Atiba University to refund, transfer affected law students after 10-year ban
By Adejayan Gbenga
The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West Zone, and the National Association of University Students have said Atiba University, Oyo State, will refund tuition fees to Law students who choose to withdraw following the 10-year moratorium imposed on its Law programme.
The student groups disclosed this in a resolution issued after a meeting with the university management on Wednesday to address concerns surrounding students affected by the suspension of the programme.
According to the resolution, students seeking refunds will receive their tuition payments within two weeks, while those who wish to continue their education elsewhere will be assisted with transfer arrangements.
The groups said three universities had indicated willingness to accommodate affected students, with two prepared to admit students in 100 and 200 levels and another willing to consider students across all levels, subject to accommodation availability.
NANS and NAUS added that the transfer process would commence shortly, with affected students expected to resume at their new institutions within two months.
For students who intend to continue their legal education, the groups said Atiba University had made arrangements for a pathway that would enable them to proceed to the Nigerian Law School after completing the National Youth Service Corps programme.
The organisations also urged students who require academic transcripts to submit their requests immediately, while those facing problems with their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board admission letters were advised to provide their details for resolution. Students who prefer to remain at Atiba University but change their courses would also be accommodated.
The development followed the Council of Legal Education’s decision to impose a 10-year moratorium on the university’s Law programme over alleged deficiencies in facilities and breaches of regulations governing legal education. NANS and NAUS said they would continue monitoring the implementation of the agreements reached with the university to ensure the affected students’ welfare and academic future are protected.
