DELSU SCHOOL FEES INCREMENT: SPEAKER OF THE SUG 32ND ASSEMBLY APPEALS FOR CALM, UNDERSTANDING AND HOPE AMID STUDENTS’ CONCERNS
A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND UNDERSTANDING TO ALL DELSU STUDENTS ON THE RECENT INCREASE IN SCHOOL FEES
I understand the frustration, disappointment and anxiety that have followed the recent increase in school fees. I know that this development has placed an additional burden on many students and their parents, especially at a time when the economic situation in the country is already challenging.
However, I sincerely appeal to every DELSU student to remain calm and hopeful as we navigate this difficult period.
I understand that many of you are asking: Why such a significant increase? Why now? And how are students and parents expected to cope?
These are legitimate questions, and nobody should fault you for asking them. Education is already demanding, and the financial responsibility that comes with it should never be taken lightly.
While the increase may be difficult to accept, it is important to understand that the decision was not taken without consideration of prevailing circumstances. The economic realities of the country have affected virtually every sector, including our university system. Even the university management would not necessarily have wished for a situation where students and parents would have to bear additional financial responsibilities.
I also want to make it clear that the Students’ Union Government has not been indifferent to the concerns of students. Over time, the Union has made several efforts and representations towards ensuring that the financial burden on students is not unnecessarily increased. The present situation does not mean that the Union has abandoned its responsibility or stopped standing up for the interests of the students.
We care about you. We understand your concerns, and we do not take your struggles for granted.
Do you remember the moments when the Union stood up for students and intervened on issues affecting their welfare? Those efforts were never for publicity; they were borne out of our responsibility and genuine concern for the student community. And that responsibility remains.
Regarding NELFUND, while the student loan initiative may provide some relief to eligible students, we must also acknowledge that it is not a complete solution to the financial challenges confronting students and their families.
My appeal, therefore, is not for you to pretend that everything is fine. Your concerns are valid, and your voices deserve to be heard. Rather, I ask that we approach this difficult moment with patience, understanding and hope.
To every student whose parents are struggling to meet this new financial demand, I want you to know that this difficult moment will not define your future. The sacrifices you are making today will not be in vain. Keep believing in your dreams, keep pushing, and never allow this temporary challenge to make you lose sight of the reason you came to DELSU.
We may not have all the answers today, but we must not lose hope for a better tomorrow.
The Students’ Union Government remains committed to the welfare and interests of every DELSU student.
May God strengthen our parents, guardians and every student going through this difficult period.
Great DELSUites!
Great Brains!
Signed:
Rt. Hon. Marvellous Ovie Ekama
Speaker, SUG 32nd Assembly
Delta State University, Abraka.
You be very big fool, SUG una be thieves. We should be calm while the few people holding position benefits from it. The SUG is for the students not the management but now it’s the other way round. Because you guys want every benefit without proper checks
ReplyDeleteE nor go better for all of una for that SUG, as students dey cry about school fees so una Dey say make dem go apply for Nelfund God go punish all of una including the SUG President and the stupid people make dey give dem advise. Since una don turn student unionism to una own person gains rather than for benefit of everybody God go disgrace una. Make Una just understand say power is not forever and Una downfall go soon come useless people. SUG make supposed stand with students dey against students
DeleteEven if they should be an increment self this one is too much ant it was not carefully consider or look into because this is very bad and devastating too
DeleteRubbish see Uniben dem increase?? Na only Una need money nor be the university be that
ReplyDeleteI even thought it's a meaningful thing you want to say but see the rubbish you are typing with such boldness. Weak ass speaker. You and your fellow executives are weak and foolish. You guys could not even push for 70% you dey here dey ask rubbish like you aren't even affected.
ReplyDeleteThe increment is too much.Pls look into it.God bless you
ReplyDeleteFrom Asagba to you God go take una.
ReplyDeleteWahaliii this is nonsense,if you people can’t fight for the students leave the position for fighters,which peace? There’s no peace for anybody,I struggle to eat in school but you expect me to have the amount for fees,who will payback the nelfund??? The should use the nelfund money and pay they school issues and allow us breath this is a state university for Christ sake not a private university,you guys are loosing the plot and if you people have been bribed it won’t be well with the whole of sug if be it so,stupid people I don’t even house in school,you’re increasing fees
ReplyDeleteGod will take all of you,if those fees are not decreased,i will wake up everyday and lay curses on you guys fools
ReplyDeleteIdiots fool
ReplyDeleteYou people are so incompetent that even me will do a better job fool the whole board,idiots