L-R: Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, Proponent Rep. Yogboh, and Deputy Speaker Thomas FallahCAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The leadership of the House of Representatives has summoned authorities of the state-run University of Liberia (UL) to answer concerns over what lawmakers describe as “very exorbitant” graduation fees being charged to students. In his communication to Plenary, Rep. Yogboh urged lawmakers to intervene amid reports of a significant hike in graduation fees at the state-owned institution. According to the lawmaker, the graduation fee has reportedly been set at US$450.00—an amount he argued is excessive for students attending a public university, particularly given prevailing economic hardships. “These fees are imposing severe financial hardship on graduating students, many of whom have already faced significant economic challenges throughout their academic journey,” Rep. Yogboh stated. The UL authorities are scheduled to appear before House leadership on Monday, March 2, 2026, as lawmakers move to exercise their oversight function over the public institution.

Source: Front Page Africa February 25, 2026 13:04 UTC