Relief As Turkey Waives Tuition Fees For Nigerian Students

The Turkish Government on Friday said it has waived tuition fees for Nigerian students studying in private universities in the country before they were closed down. This was disclosed by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Hakan Cakil, when he visited the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, in his office in Abuja. The government closed down private universities and other establishments operating in the country following last month’s failed coup in the country. According to a statement issued by the ministry’s Deputy Director, (Press), Ben Bem-Goong, said Nigerian students in private universities in the country have been moved to public schools for them to continue their education. He said: “Following the coup attempt in Turkey which led to the closure of many private Universities, Nigerian students studying across Turkish private varsities which have been closed down have now been moved by the Turkish Government to public schools in that country where they will pay very little or no tuition fees at all.” Ambassador Hakan Cakil, however, assured the Minister that no Nigerian students would be allowed to suffer the closure, and any students electing to return to Nigeria will be doing so as a matter of choice. Thanks for reading.

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