EUYI Corrects Auchi Polytechnic Certificate Fee Misreporting

The Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) addressed a media report claiming that Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, charges students N50,000 for certificate issuance. The group's national coordinator, Comrade Danesi Momoh, and national secretary, Comrade Igwe Ude-Umanta, clarified that the actual fee is N25,000, with an optional N10,000 for a brochure, totaling N35,000.

They expressed concern over the misleading figure, which could create unnecessary tension between students and the institution's management. Momoh emphasized the importance of accurate reporting and urged the media to verify information before publication.

He also called for transparency from the polytechnic's management regarding fee communication to prevent misinformation and potential unrest. EUYI stressed that while students have valid concerns about educational costs, discussions should be based on verified facts to foster constructive engagement.