Subsidize children's education, reduce tuition fees for indigenous Students in State owned institutions, Delta CDHR to Oborevwori

The Delta State Branch of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights,CDHR have called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led Delta State Government to prioritize the children  of the State by subsidizing the education and take steps to  immediately to drastically reduce tuition and other fees for indigenous students in all state-owned universities and polytechnics.

The CDHR warned that,"An educated Delta is a productive Delta. An uneducated Delta is a crisis waiting to happen."

Delta State CDHR Chairman,Comrade Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen and the CDHR Publicity Secretary,Comrade Godswill Nosa Overseey made the call in a statement sent to Our Correspondent in Warri. 

The CDHR stated that education must not become a luxury. 

It must be affordable and accessible to the children of those whose land and resources power this nation.

Accoreing to the CDHR,"Since the removal of fuel subsidy, allocations to the Delta State treasury from FAAC have increased significantly. Yet, the indigenous population has seen no corresponding relief.

"Instead, the cost of living is skyrocketing, unemployment is rising, and state-owned institutions are becoming unaffordable. 

"This has tragically compelled some male students into internet fraud and some female students into prostitution, just to cope with the burden of school fees. One of the sole reasons for the existence of government is to make life better for the people. If Delta State is receiving more money, indigenous students must feel the impact."

It also said,"The Delta State Government should dedicate a transparent portion of its FAAC allocation to subsidize school fees for indigenes. No indigenous student in a Delta State-owned tertiary institution should pay more than ₦200,000 in total fees per session, especially for professional courses. There must be a clear margin between fees for indigenes and non-indigenes.

"Delta State is blessed. We produce over 75% of Nigeria’s petroleum, which accounts for over 50% of national government revenue. The wealth from our land should be a tool for giving our children access to education.

"While tertiary institutions are yet to publish fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, the Delta State Government must use this window to act. Construction of roads and bridges alone is not enough. 

"Human capital development is the greatest infrastructure. Furthermore, we urge Governor Oborevwori to prioritize the children of Delta. Subsidize their education now. An educated Delta is a productive Delta. An uneducated Delta is a crisis waiting to happen."