The University of Ilorin has reassured students that it will continue to protect them from exploitative accommodation charges, disclosing that it rejected a proposal by private hostel operators to increase hostel fees by nearly 100 per cent before approving a 30 per cent upward review after negotiations.
The institution gave the assurance during a meeting with officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Kwara State Axis, following concerns raised by a viral social media report about the recent review of accommodation fees in privately owned hostels on the university campus.
A statement issued on Saturday by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, said the NANS delegation, led by its Chairman, Comrade Yusuf Eleburuke, visited the institution to obtain accurate information on the fee review and provide students, parents and members of the public with verified details.
The statement stated that the delegation was received on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), by the Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Alex Akanmu, who commended the student body for engaging the university through dialogue rather than relying on unverified reports.
