Tamale Technical University (TTU) students boycotted lectures on Friday, March 17, protesting an increase in tuition fees imposed by the institution’s administration.
This academic year, the University has increased tuition by 15%.
The students claim that they are not opposed to the 15% increase, but rather to the timing of the measure.
A student said “management has not been fair to us at all. First, they did not consult us and then now they have increased the fees against our will.”
“This is not a good time at all. It is very inconsiderate on their part. We can’t continue like this,” another said.
This is the second time the students have boycotted lectures over the increment of fees.
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On March 10, students gathered at the school administration to voice their grievances to the administration.
The majority leader of the student’s Parliament, Abdul Razak Aziz claimed “management took this decision without us, which makes the outcome invalid. Per our laws, the SRC is supposed to be involved in such decisions. We thus do not recognise whatever decision they have taken.”
Nevertheless, management declined the raise, citing that it was merely a proposal.
The Director of Public Affairs of TTU, Osman Mubarik said “we discussed it at the academic board and a resolution was made. We are still discussing it, we are not sure of the percentage we should increase it by.”
SOURCE: CITINEWS
