NARD Misled, Pastor Poju Was Correct

A recent inquiry has confirmed that Pastor Poju’s assertion regarding Nigerian students not paying more than 500,000 naira in federal universities is valid.
NARD Misled, Pastor Poju Was Correct

A recent inquiry has confirmed that Pastor Poju’s assertion regarding Nigerian students not paying more than 500,000 naira in federal universities is valid.

Initially, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) contested this claim, alleging that tuition for some students ranges from $21,000 to $54,000 (about 86 million naira). However, the investigation revealed that this is not accurate for federal universities in Nigeria.

The findings indicate that tuition fees for medical and related programs in certain federal universities are quite low and the investigation was conducted through interview

Five graduates, now serving from five different federal universities were interviewed. One from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, charges 77,200 naira for Medicine and Surgery, another graduate was interviewed from the University of Abuja their minimal fee of 160,000 naira for Medicine. Other institutions, such as Obafemi Awolowo University and Nnamdi Azikiwe University graduates were also interviewed, obafemi Awolowo charges 102,000 naira and Nnamdi Azikiwe charges 63,500 naira respectively for Nursing and Pharmacy courses.

In contrast, international universities impose much higher tuition fees for similar programs. The University of Oxford in the UK charges $9,535, equating to around 15,160,650 naira for Medicine, while Harvard University in the USA charges $61,600, approximately 97,944,000 naira per year. ETH Zurich in Switzerland charges CHF 730 per semester, about 2.8 million naira per session for Medicine, and the National University of Singapore charges between CHF 1,300 and CHF 2,000 annually, roughly 3.9 million naira for Medicine.

These findings have ignited a national dialogue about the affordability of education in Nigeria, with many commending the government’s efforts to enhance access to education. Dr. Ahmed Yahaya, a lecturer at the University of Abuja, expressed, “This is a positive development. It demonstrates the government’s dedication to providing quality education at accessible prices, easing the financial burden on families and students.”

The Nigerian government has made substantial investments in education recently, aiming to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality of education. The results suggest that these efforts are yielding benefits, as Nigerian federal universities are among the most affordable globally.

Pastor Poju, who initially provoked the discussion, has been validated by the investigation’s results. “I’m pleased the truth has emerged,” he remarked. “I have always thought education should be affordable and accessible. I applaud the government’s commitment to prioritize education.”

These findings are a promising development for Nigerian students and their families, allowing them to obtain quality education at a reasonable cost. As Nigeria continues to progress, the importance of education in shaping the nation’s future is unequivocal.

In support of Pastor Poju’s stance, Nigerians online are encouraged to be more patriotic and to avoid self-hatred towards themselves and their country.

This investigation was carried out by Favour, an investigative journalist at Unfiltered Reporting, and was funded by the BAT Ideological Group.
Initially, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) contested this claim, alleging that tuition for some students ranges from $21,000 to $54,000 (about 86 million naira). However, the investigation revealed that this is not accurate for federal universities in Nigeria.

The findings indicate that tuition fees for medical and related programs in certain federal universities are quite low and the investigation was conducted through interview

Five graduates, now serving from five different federal universities were interviewed. One from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, charges 77,200 naira for Medicine and Surgery, another graduate was interviewed from the University of Abuja their minimal fee of 160,000 naira for Medicine. Other institutions, such as Obafemi Awolowo University and Nnamdi Azikiwe University graduates were also interviewed, obafemi Awolowo charges 102,000 naira and Nnamdi Azikiwe charges 63,500 naira respectively for Nursing and Pharmacy courses.

In contrast, international universities impose much higher tuition fees for similar programs. The University of Oxford in the UK charges $9,535, equating to around 15,160,650 naira for Medicine, while Harvard University in the USA charges $61,600, approximately 97,944,000 naira per year. ETH Zurich in Switzerland charges CHF 730 per semester, about 2.8 million naira per session for Medicine, and the National University of Singapore charges between CHF 1,300 and CHF 2,000 annually, roughly 3.9 million naira for Medicine.

These findings have ignited a national dialogue about the affordability of education in Nigeria, with many commending the government’s efforts to enhance access to education. Dr. Ahmed Yahaya, a lecturer at the University of Abuja, expressed, “This is a positive development. It demonstrates the government’s dedication to providing quality education at accessible prices, easing the financial burden on families and students.”

The Nigerian government has made substantial investments in education recently, aiming to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality of education. The results suggest that these efforts are yielding benefits, as Nigerian federal universities are among the most affordable globally.

Pastor Poju, who initially provoked the discussion, has been validated by the investigation’s results. “I’m pleased the truth has emerged,” he remarked. “I have always thought education should be affordable and accessible. I applaud the government’s commitment to prioritize education.”

These findings are a promising development for Nigerian students and their families, allowing them to obtain quality education at a reasonable cost. As Nigeria continues to progress, the importance of education in shaping the nation’s future is unequivocal.

In support of Pastor Poju’s stance, Nigerians online are encouraged to be more patriotic and to avoid self-hatred towards themselves and their country.

This investigation was carried out by Favour, an investigative journalist at Unfiltered Reporting, and was funded by the BAT Ideological Group.