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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba, Professor John Akech, has dismissed reports alleging that students were barred from sitting for their examinations due to unpaid tuition fees.<\/p>\n

The clarification follows the circulation of images online suggesting a standoff at the campus gates. According to Prof. Akech, while the university requires tuition clearance for examination eligibility, no student was denied the opportunity to sit for their papers. Instead, the institution implemented a system of \u201cundertakings\u201d to accommodate those facing financial difficulties.<\/p>\n

Professor Akech explained that the Dean\u2019s Board initially issued examination numbers only to students who had cleared their financial dues.<\/p>\n

However, recognizing the high number of students with outstanding balances, the administration allowed those who had paid only partially\u2014or not at all\u2014to sign a formal commitment to settle their accounts at a later date.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe found a significant number of students had either paid nothing or only half of the installment,\u201d Prof. Akech stated. \u201cThey were sorted out and signed an undertaking that they will pay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Addressing reports of unrest at the Customs Campus, the Vice Chancellor clarified that the \u201cbuildup\u201d of students was a result of slow administrative processing of these undertaking forms, rather than security-related tension.<\/p>\n

The Vice Chancellor emphasized that the university remains in a delicate financial position, as it relies almost exclusively on student fees to remain operational. These funds are critical for infrastructure development, campus maintenance, and the payment of incentives to lecturers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need this money to be able to operate; it is the only thing we depend on,\u201d Prof. Akech noted. \u201cTo operate, do maintenance, and do infrastructure development, we need these funds secured.\u201d<\/p>\n

The university\u2019s decision to allow students to sit for exams under an undertaking highlights the ongoing struggle to balance the financial sustainability of South Sudan\u2019s premier higher education institution with the economic hardships facing its student body.<\/p>\n

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