Management of University of Lagos has denied charging N50,000 for online classes, insisting that the classes are “absolutely free“.
It would be recalled that MDB last week reported that the university approved January 25 as the resumption date for academic activities.
In the announcement, Head of Media Unit of the university, Mrs Olufadeke Akinleye explained that the institution would commence only online classes on the announced date due to the second wave of COVID-19.
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However, few days after the institution released its revised academic calendar, a report surfaced online that the students are expected to pay N50,000 for the online learning.
In a statement titled ‘Disclaimer: UNILAG resumption is absolutely free’, Mrs Olufadeke Akinleye insisted that the online classes are “absolutely free“.
She also said the institution would commence online classes on the announced date due to the second wave of COVID-19.
The statement reads;
The Management of University of Lagos wishes to inform all students, parents and the general public, that a notice on the internet purporting that returning students of the University of Lagos are to pay a sum of ?50,000 for online lectures and examinations, is FALSE and should be disregarded. All students are to commence online lectures on Monday, January 25, 2021 at absolutely NO COST.
In the future, it is advised that our esteemed stakeholders and interested individuals kindly check the official University of Lagos website and official social media platforms for verified information about the University.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government had directed all schools in the country to reopen on Monday, January 18, 2021.
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FG said it arrived at the decision after consultations with relevant stakeholders but emphasised that all COVID-19 protocols must be strictly adhered to.
