Bishop David Oyedepohas said private university are not too expensive if their facilities and quality of education they offer is considered.
Oyedepo said this while addressing journalists at a press conference to mark the second convocation ceremony of theLandmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State.
According to him, the seemingly high tuition fees charged by private universities are justified because financing private institutions is an expensive endeavor.
"Private universities are not costly, judging by the standard, availability of equipment, learning condition, competitive remuneration of teaching staff, among other provisions that make an environment conducive. Rather, people should commend private university owners, in the face of several challenges they face in the country," he said.
Oyedepo, who is the Chancellor of the university, called for improved funding of education in Nigeria.
Oyedepo said this while addressing journalists at a press conference to mark the second convocation ceremony of theLandmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State.
According to him, the seemingly high tuition fees charged by private universities are justified because financing private institutions is an expensive endeavor.
"Private universities are not costly, judging by the standard, availability of equipment, learning condition, competitive remuneration of teaching staff, among other provisions that make an environment conducive. Rather, people should commend private university owners, in the face of several challenges they face in the country," he said.
Oyedepo, who is the Chancellor of the university, called for improved funding of education in Nigeria.
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