The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has firmly denied reports circulating online that it charges a clearance fee of N649,400 for final-year students. The university described these claims as baseless and misleading, urging the public to disregard such information.
The clarification came in response to an article published by an online media outlet, which alleged that UNIPORT imposes the hefty fee on students nearing the end of their academic journey.
Dr. Sam Kpenu, who serves as the Head of Information, Publications, and Public Relations at UNIPORT, addressed the issue in an official statement titled “Rebuttal to False Report on Clearance Fees for Final-Year Students.” This statement was released on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
The statement reads, “The attention of the authorities of the University of Port Harcourt has been drawn to an online report by Sahara Reporters alleging that final-year students at the University of Port Harcourt are required to pay N649,400 as clearance fees.
“We wish to state categorically that the information is entirely false.
“UNIPORT is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible higher education. Our institution charges some of the lowest school fees compared to other federal universities in Nigeria. We also offer various scholarships to support students who encounter financial difficulties and cannot cover their school charges.
“Moreover, we provide extended deadlines for fee payments to give students adequate time to arrange their finances.
“We encourage students and the public to rely only on official communications from the University of Port Harcourt for accurate information regarding fees and financial matters.
“The information presented by Sahara Reporters is entirely false and misleading. There is no such thing as medical clearance or admissibility fees as alleged in the fake report. We urge the media to always verify their stories before publication.”
