Published by Epi Rawalai
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Following today’s meeting, the Fiji National University (FNU) has agreed to delay its planned increase in hostel fees until the next national budget.
This decision follows consultations hosted by the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF) with key stakeholders including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, National Development & Strategic Planning, Professor Biman Prasad, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro, HECF Chairperson, Mr Steve Chand, Chairlady of the TSLS Board Ro Teimumu Kepa, as well as senior officials from the Fiji Commerce and Consumer Commission and the Consumer Council of Fiji.
The postponement aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and open communication between the university, students, and all relevant parties. This approach aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring that changes within the education sector are made with thorough consultation, careful attention to student welfare, and consideration of institutional sustainability.
FNU has recognized the importance of following proper procedures and has expressed its willingness to engage in further consultations to ensure that all necessary discussions take place moving forward
