The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has rolled out palliatives to help staff and students to cushion the effect of the high cost of living in Nigeria.
Since the removal of subsidy on petrol products by the Nigerian government, prices of goods and services have skyrocketed, with many Nigerians expressing frustration.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Sagir Abbas, during the institution’s 56th Congregation Meeting, announced the measures to support the staff and students.
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The university’s spokesperson, Lamara Garba, confirmed the development to journalists over the weekend.
He said the university does not have a specific amount it intends to spend on the project but will give palliatives to school staffs and students
He said the university has also waived the payment of eight months of electricity and water bills for about 500 staff residing in the university quarters.
He said the house rent was not waived because payments are usually made directly to the Federal Ministry of Education.
Speaking at a meeting to discuss issues affecting BUK’s growth and development, the vice-chancellor said some millions of naira have been allocated to the university cooperatives committee to purchase foodstuff and distribute to staff in a non-interest format payable in six months.
He added that the university’s Microfinance Bank would provide non-interest loans to staff to pay their children’s school fees.
The vice-chancellor added that staff can access soft loans at any time and it will be revolving so that staff who face financial challenges can have money at any time they want.
He also disclosed the plans to purchase bicycles for cleaners and messengers.
He said vehicles would be allocated to transport workers to and from the university at specific times.
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