Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has directed authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, to allow all students of the institution to write their examinations whether they have paid their tuition fees or not.
According to the governor the students should be allowed to write their examinations while they pay up their tuition fees at a later date.
This was contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Ibrahim Suleiman, on Monday.
The statement read “The governor has graciously granted this request in full appreciation of the extant economic situation in the country.
“He however appeals to the affected students to reciprocate this goodwill by ensuring prompt payment of their fees which are critical to effective running of the institution.
“The governor wishes all the students superlative performances in their studies, and reassures all stakeholders of the government’s continuous support for the Polytechnic community and other educational institutions in the state.”