President Tinubu Commits to Preventing Student Dropouts Due to Fees

In a resolute address during the 33rd convocation ceremony at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu pledged unwavering dedication to preventing student dropouts in tertiary institutions due to financial constraints.

Represented by Professor King-David Terna Yawe of the National Universities Commission (NUC), President Tinubu acknowledged the challenges confronting the education sector and assured that his administration would provide essential resources to enable educational institutions to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

Highlighting the commitment to student welfare, President Tinubu pointed to the recent enactment of the Student Loan Bill shortly after his inauguration, underscoring his government’s dedication to supporting students in their pursuit of education.

President Tinubu stated, “My government will not shirk its responsibilities in this area. We will guarantee that educational institutions receive the necessary resources to effectively carry out their statutory responsibilities.

One of my first actions as President of Nigeria was to sign the Student Loan Bill into law to put this into action. Under my leadership, and as I have outlined in my manifesto, no student will be forced to drop out of school due to an inability to pay tuition.”