The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone, and the National Association of University Students (NAUS) have said Atiba University, Oyo State, will refund tuition fees paid by Law students who wish to withdraw from the institution following the 10-year moratorium imposed on its Law programme.
The students’ bodies disclosed this while reacting to the development affecting the university’s Law programme, which has raised concerns among students enrolled in the programme and their families over the future of their academic pursuits.
The 10-year moratorium has created uncertainty for students currently studying Law at Atiba University, particularly those who may not be willing to remain in the institution under the new circumstances.
According to NANS Southwest and NAUS, students who decide that they no longer wish to continue their studies at Atiba University as a result of the development will be entitled to a refund of their tuition fees.
The associations said the proposed refund would provide an option for affected students who may prefer to withdraw and pursue their legal education elsewhere rather than remain at the institution during the period of the moratorium.
The development has also renewed attention on the need for students and prospective applicants to carefully verify the accreditation and regulatory status of academic programmes before making decisions about admission and payment of fees.
For students already enrolled in the Law programme, the issue is particularly significant because changes affecting the programme could have implications for their academic progression, duration of study and future professional plans.
NANS Southwest and NAUS said the welfare and academic interests of the affected students must remain a priority throughout the process. They called for transparency and proper communication between the university, relevant regulatory authorities and the students to ensure that no affected student is left disadvantaged.
The students’ organisations further stressed the importance of providing clear information on the refund process and any available alternatives for students who choose to withdraw from the programme.
The situation has placed the affected Law students at a critical point, as those who opt to leave the university will need to consider alternative institutions and the academic implications of transferring their studies.
Meanwhile, stakeholders are expected to continue engaging with the university and relevant authorities to ensure that the interests of the affected students are protected.
The announcement of the refund option is expected to offer some relief to students who have decided that continuing at Atiba University under the 10-year moratorium is no longer suitable for their academic plans.
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