University of Calabar soft pedals & suspends school fees increments till further notice following massive students protests

The management of University of Calabar, UNICAL, has suspended the new charges and levies it announced earlier, till further notice.

This is coming on the heels of the peaceful protest by students of the institution today over the decision of management to increase their tuition fees and other levies.

In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Effiong Eyo and made available to newsmen, the Management announced that it has suspended payment of school charges till further notice, reports The Frontier.

“The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar has directed that the payment of school charges by undergraduates of the institution be put on hold until further notice.

“A release issued by the Registrar of the University of Calabar, Mr Gabriel Egbe disclosed that the directive is coming on the heels of a protest embarked upon by students of the institution over the recent adjustment in undergraduate school charges.

“In the release, the registrar said that the Management of the institution is a listening administration and has accordingly assured the students as critical stakeholders that appropriate arrangements have been put in place through constructive engagements with the students to resolve the matter.

“Management however commended the students for the mature, reasonable, and civilized manner exhibited towards resolving the matter.

Recall that The Frontier had earlier reported the hike in fees by the University with over 100 percent, this led to a peaceful protest both in and outside the school leading to traffic gridlock on some roads in Calabar Metropolis.