President Tinubu provides buses to students in higher institutions

In a move to alleviate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on students in higher institutions of learning, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the provision of buses to students’ bodies in all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The decision aims to ease the burden of increased transportation costs faced by students due to the recent hike in fuel prices.

According to Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, the provision of buses will not only enable students to access their campuses more easily but also relieve parents and guardians of the additional financial burden of daily commuting.

In addition to the bus provision, President Tinubu has directed the removal of all restrictions on students’ loans, making them readily available to any student or household in need. This measure is in line with his commitment to ensure that no Nigerian student abandons their educational pursuits due to financial constraints caused by the fuel subsidy removal and the country’s economic circumstances.

“While it is important to reiterate that President Tinubu has directed release of over 200,000 Metric Tonnes of grains to families in 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the government is working to ensure that vulnerable students can also benefit from conditional cash transfers and food distribution.

“The Federal Government salutes the courage, wisdom and partnership of Nigerian Students as our country navigates this challenging time.

“President Tinubu will continue to prioritise education and the needs of the students, improve welfare of teaching and non-academic staff and invest in infrastructure to make our institutions of higher learning become more globally competitive,” Alake said on behalf of the presidency.