By Charles Maduka
The University of Benin has warned that no fewer than 5,000 students may be barred from writing the second-semester examinations starting Monday for failing to pay their school charges.
In a memo signed by the Registrar, Ademola Bobola, the institution reaffirmed its “no payment of school charges, no examination” policy, saying repeated reminders to defaulters had been ignored.
Bobola explained that the affected students also failed to subscribe to the student loan scheme provided by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) despite several appeals.
“With the second-semester examination set to begin on Monday, these students shall be barred from writing the examination if they fail to pay their school charges or subscribe to the students’ loan by NELFUND,” he said.
He added that the Senate had directed provosts, deans, directors, and heads of departments to publish the list of all defaulters by 8 a.m. on Monday to enable them confirm their status and make last-minute payments before the examinations commence.
According to him, an enforcement task force headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) has been set up to monitor compliance. “Management expects full cooperation and compliance by all stakeholders to maintain the university’s high standards,” he stated.
Earlier in April, Rivers State University in Port Harcourt implemented a similar “no school fees, no exam” policy, with the Vice-Chancellor warning students against diverting money meant for fees to gambling and other activities.
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