PAAU Clarifies Fee Structure Amid Student Complaints

The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba, Kogi State, has denied allegations of a school fee increase. This clarification follows complaints from nursing students who reported that their fees had risen from ₦300,000 in the previous academic session to ₦480,000, marking a ₦180,000 or 60 percent increase.

These complaints surfaced on October 19, 2026, after students accessed the university's payment portal and discovered the new charges. Uredo Omale, the Director of Public Affairs at PAAU, stated that the university has not increased fees but has implemented a uniform fee structure across the three state-owned universities in Kogi State, as approved by the Kogi State Government.

The university urged the public to verify information through credible sources and emphasized the importance of responsible communication. Despite the denial of a fee increase, the reported rise has raised concerns regarding the financial burden on students, particularly those from low-income families.