UNIBEN SUG VP resigns amid School Fees Hike Saga

The University of Benin(UNIBEN) Students’ Union Government (SUG) Vice President, Miss Osasogie Divine has resign from her office on Monday amid UNIBEN school fees hike saga.

Osasogie, in her resignation letter, said she and her team have failed the students who elected them into office, asking that the students should remain resolute, courageous and determined in their future bid.

Although, The UNIBEN number two student,  did not give the reasons for resigning. However, it came amid the saga from the recent increment of school fees by the UNIBEN School Management.

The University of Benin(UNIBEN) had earlier increased school fees by more than a 100% for fresh students as science and non-science student are expected to pay N190,000 and N170, 000 respectively.

However, moments after her resignation letter hit the social space, the University management announced downward review of the school fees to N115,000 and N105,000 for Science and Non-Science students respectively; and N95,000 and N85,000 subsequently.

Earlier, there were concerns and agitations from students with many questioning the SUG perceived silence on the school fee saga. Although, the union had initially claimed ignorance of the development. They would later announce negotiations with the Management.

In her resignation letter, Miss Divine admonished the students to be resolute in electing future student leaders who will not betray their interests but represent them well in their various capacities.

Meanwhile, the decision of Divine to quit office as Vice President has been met with mixed feelings from students. While some commended her for taking the bold step as Nigerians hardly resign, others are demanding to know what really transpired.

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