UK government shows Nigerian students compassion. Abike Dabiri who is the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission announced yesterday that Teesside University of the United Kingdom is soon going to reduce the school fees of Nigerians in their School.
The Chairperson made this statement at a press conference, he made it ahead of the upcoming National Diaspora Day Celebration 2024, which will be in Abuja on the 25th of July.
She also hinted that the new arrangement was meant to make school fees payment manageable as students were required to pay up their fees.
Dabiri-Erewa also included that students who were asked to leave because they were unable to complete their fees, will be reached out to , to return and complete their fees before getting their certification.
“Teesside University has come up with a more compassionate payment method. The students are going to pay their fees. It is not charity, but they have devised ways that can be a bit more convenient.
“For those who were almost done with payment and were told to leave, they agreed that they would pay their fees but would not receive their certificate until they completed their payment,” she explained.
She also disclosed that Teesside University was not the only institution implementing this majors; many other universities abroad who have Nigerian students facing similar issues have decided to opt in.
“We are working closely with the student organisations in the UK and the Nigerian Mission to address these challenges,” she added.
Dabiri-Erewa stated that the economic instability, insecurity, and inadequate standard of living are the major reasons behind the massive migration of Nigerians to other countries.
She hinted that the theme for this year’s National Diaspora Day, “Japa Phenomena and its Implications for National Development,” is going to be a reflection of growing concerns over the demographic that are affected by this migration.
“Factors such as economic instability, security concerns, and inadequate standard of living are ranked high among reasons for the exodus of Nigerians abroad.
“The consequence of this phenomenon is the decline of strong human resources because most of the Nigerians relocating are the youths,” Dabiri-Erewa noted. “This, in turn, makes a downward turn on labour and productivity in the country.”
Despite these challenges, Dabiri-Erewa called for a change in mindset amidst these challenges. She enjoined Nigerians to see the positive side of their current situation.
“We have to turn our lemons into lemonade. Today, we change the story by celebrating those vibrant Nigerians who are making positive impacts in the Diaspora and making the country very proud.
Also, those who, while abroad, are contributing positively to national development,” NiDCOM Boss noted.
The universities previous use to operate a three-installment payment plan for the student but now because of the current financial crisis in Nigeria, the universities are opting for a seven-installment payment for their students to enable them cover their expense comfortably.
Even Local food Charity organisations in the UK have reported that over 75% of their clients are Nigerian Students, highlighting the extent of their financial crisis.
Fews months ago, specifically on May 22, 2024. Some Nigerian Students were expelled and ordered to leave the country because of their inability to pay their tuition fee.
The students complained about the devaluation of Naira as the major reason for their financial setback.
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