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Abia University Charges Students N15k For ‘COVID-19 Prevention’

Registrar of the university, Acho Elendu, said in an October 21, 2020 statement that payments must be made before the commencement of exams.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State / Photo credit: gistreel.com

The Abia State University has charged returning students N15,000 for COVID-19 prevention before they can finish their first semester.

Registrar of the university, Acho Elendu, said in an October 21, 2020 statement that payments must be made before the commencement of exams.

He said,“Having fumigated the hostels and lecture halls, students are expected to return from Monday 9th November, 2020.”

“The first semester, 2019/2020 examinations will commence on Monday, 16 November, 2020.”

He said, “All returning students are to pay a pandemic prevention fee of fifteen thousand (N15,000) naira only, ensure registration of their courses, to be eligible to participate in the examinations.

“All payments should be made through the online payment system of the university, before commencement of the examinations.”

The statement said, “Please note that it is for the students health and that of others, that it will be necessary to show evidence of payment of the pandemic prevention fee before entry into any of the campuses.”

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