Students of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, on Friday, protested against the N5, 000 COVID-19 fee imposed by the management of the institution.
The protest, which started around 7:06a.m, saw several students at the institution’s gate and blocking the main entrance of the school.
The polytechnic had reportedly imposed a N5, 000 COVID-19 levy on all students returning for the 2019/2020 academic session.
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The school, in a circular last week, directed students to pay the levy so that authorities will be able to prepare for the health and safety as students return to school.
Calling on the Delta State Government to wade into the matter and prevail on the management to withdraw the levy, the students described it as unlawful and a means of extorting them.
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