N12m school fees: Late Herbert Wigwe’s university may become Nigeria’s most expensive varsity in August

Soon, Wigwe University will welcome its first class of students.

Herbert Wigwe, the late former CEO of Access Holdings, founded the institution, which is committed to giving students a top-notch education and the information and abilities they need to be prepared for the future.

On February 9, 2024, in California, Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their kid Chizzy perished in a helicopter crash.

Situated in Isiokpo, Rivers State, the university will provide a wide array of programmes in four main colleges: the College of Science and Computing, the College of Art, the College of Management and Social Sciences, and the College of Engineering.

Now, attending any of these universities will cost you money.

There are rumours that the university will be the most costly in the nation when it formally opens.

According to the school's website, Arts has the lowest tuition, costing a total of N9.6 million.
A total of ₦11,998,800 will be charged to each student enrolled in courses at the College of Engineering, College of Management and Social Sciences, and College of Science and Computing.

The costs include health insurance, books, project lab supplies and consumables, personal protective equipment, e-learning resources, professional association membership for students, student activities, and facility upkeep.

Additional fees for lodging are as follows: 1,000,000/month for a luxury one-bedroom apartment plan; 3,845,000/session for a premium one-ensuite bedroom plan; 3,707,000/per session for a classic one plan; and 3,500,000/per session for a classic two plan.

There are two installment options for cost payment each session.

The university's administration recently said that domestic students would pay their fees in naira while overseas students might choose to pay in dollars, all the while justifying their decision to charge in dollars.

It claimed that the choice was a calculated one that would further its goal of drawing in a multicultural and multinational student body.