Students of Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, Bayelsa State, protested on Thursday, September 3, 2026, over a reported increase in school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session, with the Students’ Union Government (SUG) president declaring an indefinite boycott of classes.
Students Protest Reported Fee Increase
The students claimed the fee for newly admitted students increased from about ₦110,000 to ₦319,000, a difference of roughly 190 per cent. They also alleged that students in higher levels would face increased charges under the reported new fee structure.
The protest followed the release of NDU’s merit admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session, with students saying the higher figures reflected in admission letters triggered the outcry.
Videos circulating on social media showed students demonstrating on campus. One of the videos was shared by X user @ChuksEricE.
SUG President Calls For Indefinite Boycott
A speaker identified in the videos as the SUG president questioned the reported increase, particularly against the backdrop of Nigeria’s current economic conditions.
In a follow-up video, he called on students to stop attending classes indefinitely until the Bayelsa State Government and university management address their concerns.
He ended his address with the traditional student union chant, “Aluta Continua!”
NDU Yet To Explain New Fees
As of Thursday, there was no official statement from NDU management confirming, denying or explaining the reported new fee structure.
The exact charges could therefore not be independently confirmed from the university authorities at the time of reporting, and the figures circulating among students remain subject to official clarification.
Protest Comes Amid Other Campus Tensions
The latest protest comes amid wider economic pressures and follows previous tensions at NDU involving issues around uniforms, fee-payment portals and industrial actions by staff unions.
A separate student protest was also reported on Thursday at Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State, where students demonstrated over prolonged staff strikes.
The situation at NDU remains fluid as students await an official response from the university management and the Bayelsa State Government.
