PAAU Denies School Fees Hike, Says Structure Harmonised Across Kogi Universities

The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has denied reports of an increase in school fees, saying the institution has adopted a uniform fee structure for the three state-owned universities in the state.

The university’s clarification followed complaints by some nursing students who alleged that their fees had risen from ₦300,000 in the previous academic session to ₦480,000, representing an increase of ₦180,000, or 60 per cent.

The complaints reportedly emerged on Monday, October 19, 2026, after students accessed the university’s payment portal and discovered the new charges. Some affected students expressed concerns over the financial implications of the fees, particularly for those from low-income families who depend on their parents and guardians to finance their education.

However, in a statement, the Director of Public Affairs of the university, Uredo Omale, said the institution had not increased its school fees but had adopted a uniform fee structure in line with the approval of the Kogi State Government.

“Management wishes to clarify that the University has not increased school fees; rather, it has adopted a uniform fee structure for the three state-owned universities in Kogi State, in line with the approval of the State Government,” the statement said.

The university management urged members of the public who doubted the explanation to compare the approved fees for corresponding departments and programmes in the other two state-owned universities.

It also appealed to students, parents, guardians and other stakeholders to verify information through credible and official sources before sharing it on social media.

While reiterating its commitment to responsible communication and an informed university community, the management advised students and members of the public to rely on the institution’s official communication channels for accurate information.

The clarification comes amid concerns over the affordability of university education and the financial pressure facing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Although the university has denied increasing its fees, the reported rise from ₦300,000 to ₦480,000 has prompted calls for greater clarity on the applicable fee structure for nursing students and its implications for affected students.