Student Loan Bill Discriminatory Between Children Of The Rich And The Poor - ASUU

Date: 13-06-2023 1:21 pm (1 year ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described the newly signed student loan bill as discriminatory. Recall that President Tinubu had signed the bill on Monday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The bill, which was passed by the National Assembly in November 2022, was sponsored by the immediate-past Speaker of the House of Representatives and the new Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
 
The legislation provides for the establishment of the Nigerian Education Bank, which will have the power to administer, supervise, coordinate, and monitor the management of student loans in the country. Speaking in an interview with the Punch on Monday, the ASUU Chairman, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke described the loan bill as discriminatory and not feasible.
 
Osodeke asserted that the bill will show the disparity between the children of the rich and the poor, stressing that the union would react properly in due course. He said, “The union will react soon but everyone knows our position on student loans because you will end up encumbering the children of the poor with loans and debt after graduating. This is discriminatory. If what I read online is correct, it said it is only for children whose parents earn at least N500,000 per annum. That means if your father earns more, you won’t benefit.”


Posted: at 13-06-2023 01:21 PM (1 year ago) | Addicted Hero
- Olandetujaa at 13-06-2023 02:09 PM (1 year ago)
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No, that's not what it meant! It means if the parent earns less than 500k a year, the student will not qualify
Posted: at 13-06-2023 02:09 PM (1 year ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Makodama at 13-06-2023 03:19 PM (1 year ago)
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I hate everything about ASUU,the only thing they know how to do is to delay the destinies of undergraduates.They're also too politically inclined for my liking.

Posted: at 13-06-2023 03:19 PM (1 year ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kp45 at 13-06-2023 04:47 PM (1 year ago)
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Hissing continues...
Posted: at 13-06-2023 04:47 PM (1 year ago) | Addicted Hero
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- gogoman at 13-06-2023 10:15 PM (1 year ago)
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JAGABAN RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all of una won dey enjoy am now  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-06-2023 10:15 PM (1 year ago) | Grande Master
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