Contrary to claims circulating on social media, students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have denied being asked to pay between N5,000 and N10,000 for examination dockets before gaining access to the exam halls. Investigations reveal that these allegations are unfounded, with actual charges being significantly lower.
Breakdown of Docket Fees
Some reports suggested that certain departments within UNILAG demanded up to N10,000 for examination dockets. However, findings by Vanguard confirm that students are only required to pay between N500 and N2,500, depending on their faculty or department.
Additionally, the fees collected at the departmental level for the ongoing semester are not close to N10,000, as some had claimed.
Student Reactions to the Allegations
Several students have dismissed the claims, stating that the school management has not imposed such exorbitant fees.
According to Kingsley Eze, a student of the Faculty of Arts:
“No, students are not being charged N10,000 for dockets. I have heard that some departments require as much as N2,500, but in my department, we only paid N500 for the docket, and even that is optional.”
When asked whether students who refuse to pay these fees would be denied entry into the examination hall, Eze responded:
“Not at all.”
Understanding the Semester Dues
A 300-level student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, who chose to remain anonymous, provided insights into the dues students are expected to pay.
“These dues were supposed to be paid at the beginning of the semester, and they do not amount to N10,000. In my department, the total dues stand at N9,000, which includes:
- Faculty dues: N1,000
- Departmental dues: N2,000
- Management Science Association dues: N2,000
- Actuarial Science departmental dues: N2,000
- Club membership: N500
The student also clarified that the N500 docket fee is separate and was not charged this semester.
Conclusion
The allegations of UNILAG students being required to pay N10,000 for dockets have been debunked. While some faculties impose minimal fees, they are significantly lower than what was initially reported. Students who had paid their semester dues earlier in the term would not face additional costs related to examination dockets.
For more information on student fee structures, visit the official UNILAG website: https://unilag.edu.ng
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