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Access to Education: Uba Sani Cuts Tertiary School Fees by 50%

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By Leeman Ali-haidar

Governor Uba Sani has reduced tuition fees by 50% at all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kaduna, calling it a key move to improve access to higher education.

Uba Sani announced this at an event organized by the Kaduna State University student union.

Sani, who was represented by his principal private secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, said the policy will ease financial burdens for students from low-income backgrounds.

He thanked the students for presenting him with the Sword of Honour Award and pledged continued support for youth development.

“The government will keep supporting students and young people to achieve their ambitions. In return, I urge you to maintain peace so that development programs can succeed,” Sani said.

He also cautioned against allowing divisive elements to disrupt progress, emphasizing that “no meaningful development can happen in an atmosphere of chaos.”

Sani highlighted improvements in security, noting that previously troubled areas like Birnin Gwari and Giwa have seen markets reopen and farming activities resume, adding that infrastructure projects, including the construction of 78 roads spanning 775 kilometers and upgrades to 255 health centers and schools are still ongoing.

The student union praised the fee reduction, the establishment of new faculties, and Sani’s efforts in securing a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intervention for the university’s engineering faculty.

They also commended his directive allowing students with unpaid fees to sit for exams, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder academic progress.

The union stated that Sani has “redefined good governance” by prioritizing education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.

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