Breaking: Tinubu approves buses for students of public tertiary institutions as Palliatives

Tinubu approves buses for students as Palliatives.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the provision of buses to student bodies in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. This move is aimed at easing the impact of fuel subsidy removal on students’ transportation costs.

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The announcement coincides with the planned mass protest by organized labor on August 2.

Tinubu approves buses for students

The President’s goal is to ensure that students can access their campuses without facing difficulties due to increased transportation expenses. Moreover, this initiative is expected to alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians by offering buses for daily commuting.

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In addition to this, President Tinubu has also ordered the removal of restrictions on student loans, making them accessible to all students or households in need. This step aligns with his commitment to preventing Nigerian students from abandoning their education due to financial constraints.

Furthermore, all federal higher learning institutions have been instructed to avoid arbitrary increases in various fees and, where possible, defer further increments to reduce the challenges faced by parents and students.

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The government is also taking steps to support vulnerable students by providing conditional cash transfers and food distribution. President Tinubu’s administration acknowledges and appreciates the partnership and wisdom of Nigerian students during these trying times.

Education will remain a top priority for President Tinubu, as he plans to enhance the welfare of both teaching and non-academic staff while investing in infrastructure to boost the global competitiveness of higher learning institutions.

What to know as Tinubu approves buses for students:

Nigerian students will have access to free buses for their lectures. However, the specific date of when the buses will be provided has not been stated yet.”

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