The Bayelsa State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the new school fees regime at Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, following mounting concerns over reported increases in charges.
The directive was contained in a special announcement signed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah.
The government directed the university management to halt implementation of the new fees and urged students and authorities to maintain peace and ensure academic activities continue without disruption.
“Management and Students are advised to go about their usual academic activities, maintain order and shun acts capable of causing rancour and chaos in and around the campus environment,” the statement said.
The government did not disclose details of the new fee structure or explain the circumstances behind the suspension.
It also did not say whether the new charges had been scrapped or would be reviewed following further consultations with the university management and other stakeholders.
The suspension is expected to ease tensions within the university community and prevent a possible disruption of academic activities over the reported fee increases.
For now, implementation of the new charges remains on hold pending further action by the state government and the university management.
The government also appealed to students and other members of the university community to remain peaceful and avoid actions that could disrupt activities on campus.
