Wigwe University Built By Late Access Bank CEO Reveals School Fees For Arts and Science Students

Wigwe University Built By Late Access Bank CEO Reveals School Fees For Arts and Science Students

  • Wigwe University Isiokpo is set to open its doors for academic activities in 129 days, according to information on the school's website
  • The school built by late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe caught the attention of Nigerians, who have referred to it as an Ivy League institution
  • The Wigwe University website outlined the school fees payable by students in the school, starting from N9.6 million

Wigwe University, founded by prominent business leader and late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, will launch in 129 days, and many Nigerians are already calling it an Ivy League institution.

The school caught the attention of Nigerians after a video showing its facilities went viral on social media.

Wigwe University School fees according to colleges.
Wigwe University was founded by late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe. Photo credit: Wigwe University.
Source: UGC

The school fees listed on the school's website also caught the attention of Nigerians, with some saying it would be the most expensive university in the country.

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The fees at Wigwe University, Isiokpo in Rivers state, slightly differ according to colleges and courses of study.

School fees at Wigwe University, Isiokpo

Information on the website showed that students in the colleges of arts, engineering, management and social science, and science and computing would pay slightly different school fees.

The lowest amount students would pay as fees at Wigwe University is N9.6 million per session. This is for those in the college of arts.

School fees at the colleges of engineering, science and computing, management and social sciences would be N11.9 million.

Additional charges for accommodation will be incurred, ranging from N1 million per month to N3.8 million per session.

Nigerians on social media are reacting to a prototype video of the school after it was posted on X by Alex Onyia.

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See some reactions below:

"The school is not for the poor sha."

@gOkEspark said:

"Covenant cannot be matched in the next 2 decades. Money cannot buy class."

@ChiemeziemChid1 said:

"I wonder if the tuition is affordable."

@MosesOMattew asked:

"Does the school allow student loans?"

@Gr8_nex said:

"I love the fact that this school will bring massive development to my community. Rest in power, Dr. Wigwe. Your legacy will continue to live on."

Wigwe’s last messages on X before his demise

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported how netizens reacted to Herbert Wigwe's emotional post on his social media pages days before his death.

The Nigerian billionaire was a massive inspiration to many Nigerians, and even in death, he continues to inspire many young people.

Twenty-one days before his unfortunate demise in a helicopter crash, Wigwe posted an inspirational message to thousands of followers on X, and it has created quite a stir online.

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Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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