By: Nawwas Adam
For years, the quote ‘ if you think education is too expensive, try ignorance’, has been serving as a powerful motivation, underscoring the profound significance of education. As individuals ailing from modest backgrounds, we deeply acknowledge that education stands as our paramount hope and the pivotal key to overcoming the myriad challenges of the world.
The secret of ignorance looms ominously in our minds, recognizing its potential to curtail our capabilities and impede our advancements.
Therefore, we refuse to succumb to adversity, propelling ourselves to the limit of potential, fueled by determination and a willingness to sacrifice comforts, all in pursuit of acquiring the means to fund our education. However, the relentless escalating tuition fee in federal institutions poses a disheartening hurdle.
Now, access to federal institutions has become increasingly challenging for those with limited financial means. The barriers faced by individuals with lower economic status make it difficult for them to engage with and benefit from federal institutions.
Last year, some of us were forced to forsake our educational aspirations due to financial constraints. Sadly, this year, my school marks another staggering increase of twenty percent in fees, a development which threatens to worsen the number of individuals unable to sustain their educational journey.
It is a painful reality that we are slowly being pushed toward the very ignorance we have always feared, simply because the education we aspire to obtain is becoming too financially burdensome for us to afford.
But nevertheless, to my fellow students, no matter how high the cost of education may seem, the cost of remaining ignorant is far greater. Let us continue to pursue knowledge and seek opportunities to ensure that education remains a beacon of hope, accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.
Let us strive to create a better future where education is not just a dream, but a reality for each of us.