By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
In a pragmatic efforts to ameliorate suffering of students under the current economic logjam in the state, Kaduna state Governor Sen. Uba Sani has ordered the stoppage of levy collections by the
management of the Kaduna
State University (KASU).
The Governor stated that the
collection of levies negates the downward review of the extant fees regime announced in 2023, under his administration.
collection of levies negates the downward review of the extant fees regime announced in 2023, under his administration.
State government publication, “Kaduna Outlook” 2024, Vol.1, No.2, reported that the downward review of extant fees regime been implemented is an intervention to cushion the effects of the general rising cost of living in the polity,
especially in the wake of the
petroleum subsidy removal.
especially in the wake of the
petroleum subsidy removal.
The publication also reported that the State government is committed to ameliorating the suffering of the people.
It further Stated that the state will continue to initiate policies, program and projects to bring succour to the poor, underserved, and the vulnerable, crediting the statement to Muhammad Lawal Shehu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Sani.
“It shall continue to take measures to ensure access to free and qualitative education for every citizens in Kaduna state from primary to tertiary level”, he stated.
