Students of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (aaua“>AAUA), on Thursday staged a protest against the recent upward review of tuition“>tuition fees by the institution’s management.
The students,bwhi marched through major streets surrounding the campus, described the increment as insensitive and burdensome, urging the state government to intervene and reverse the decision in the interest of struggling families.
It was learnt over the weekend that the university increased the school fees, particularly for freshers (newly admitted students), ahead of the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) expressed displeasure over the hike, describing it as “sudden and inconsiderate.”
The statement, jointly signed by the SUG President, Salami Akeem, General Secretary, Bakare Jamiu Abiodun, and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mosadoluwa Ajidaba, said the increment has thrown many students especially those who are self-sponsored into “fear and dismay.”
It is pertinent to inform the student populace that we are not unconscious of the increment in school fees, which has left many in fear and dismay, especially those who sponsor themselves.
While we understand that not all of us are born with silver spoons, rigorous efforts and consultations are ongoing to seek a reduction in the highly increased fee.
The statement read:
“Students, especially the newly admitted ones, are strongly advised not to make any payment or proceed with registration until our engagements with management yield positive results,”
Meanwhile, the university management has announced that academic activities for the 2025/2026 session will commence on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
In a separate statement signed by the Registrar, Mr. Olugbenga Arajulu, the institution directed all fresh and returning students to resume as scheduled, noting that registration and lectures will follow a phased calendar
According to the statement, online screening and registration for new students along with registration for returning students will run from November 9 to 15.
Physical resumption and faculty-based course orientation are scheduled for November 16 to 22, while lectures are set to commence on November 23, 2025.
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