The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has raised alarm over the recent 200% rise in tuition at federal universities, warning that it would result in students dropping out of school.

NAAT also protested the dissolution of university governing bodies and urged the federal government to reconstitute the eliminated boards.

This was contained in a statement by the NAAT president, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, at the end of its 52nd National Executive Council meeting on Sunday.

The statement  read: “NAAT is worried and concerned too with the recent development regarding the increase in fees and charges in our Federal Institutions, particularly Universities.

“This development may compel many of our students to drop out of school, occasioned by the current economic hardship facing parents and lack of adequate resources to meet up with economic demands.

“We are aware that over 200% increase in fees and charges are now being imposed by Universities authorities. NAAT, therefore, appeals to the government to consider the plight of the poor and rescind the decision by returning to the status quo until the loan issue is properly addressed.”

The association added that the dissolution of the governing boards of universities was a setback for the growth and development of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education.