Atiba varsity to refund, transfer law students after 10-year ban – NANS

Atiba University in Oyo State will refund tuition fees to law students who decide to withdraw after a 10-year moratorium was imposed on its law programme, student groups said.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West Zone, and the National Association of University Students announced the arrangement after meeting university management. Students seeking refunds are expected to receive their payments within two weeks.

The groups said affected students would also have opportunities to transfer to other universities. Two institutions have indicated they can accept students in their first and second years, while a third is prepared to consider students at all levels, subject to accommodation. The transfer process is expected to begin soon, with students resuming at the receiving institutions within two months.

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Students who wish to withdraw and seek a refund of their tuition fees will receive their payments within two weeks.

Students who want to continue toward legal education have been advised to complete their National Youth Service Corps programme. The university has worked with another institution to create a pathway for them to later enter the Nigerian Law School. Students can also request academic transcripts, and those facing problems with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board admission letters can submit their details for assistance. Students who remain at Atiba may change courses.

The Council of Legal Education imposed the moratorium because of deficiencies in the university’s facilities and alleged breaches of regulations governing legal education.

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Students who intend to proceed to the Nigerian Law School have been advised to proceed with their NYSC exercise, as the University has liaised with another institution to create a pathway for them to subsequently proceed to Law School after their NYSC.