I did some digging and I learnt that this is not something new, infact, it began two years ago with failed attempts and i guess this time, the school authority is armed and ready for business.
As mixed feeling continue to trail the imposition of N70, 000 compulsory laptop acquisition for all freshers of UNN, by the school management, as a new ICT Empowerment Program Initiative, to boost learning and also encourage students to be ICT-equipped, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba met with the Student Union Government, in an attempt to resolve the issue.
According to Vanguard Newspaper, some of the old and new students had gone to the social media accusing the school management of not having the Student's welfare at heart. A protest was planned against the decision of the school management to impose laptop acquisition on freshers. Due to the statement released by the SUG President, Comrade Orji Ekene, to met the VC on the issue, the protest was put on hold.
After the deliberation involving the SUG and the school authority, the school management released a statement still insisting that the N70, 000 laptop fee is compulsory for all first years, but for those who cannot pay at once, they can be paid over three installments with a yearly payment of N25, 000 to be spread over three sections.
I think the installment plan is the best part of this idea, at least, it reduces the burden and difficulty of paying the chunk of more at once. Not everyone can pay at ease as some students are still struggling to complete their acceptance fee and school fee.
Gradually, Education is becoming more and more expensive. God help us.
