No fewer than 412 indigent students of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, may soon resume their academic activities without the burden of unpaid registration fees, following an intervention by the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation.
The foundation, led by its founder, Engr. Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, disclosed that it is currently in discussions with the management of the university to settle outstanding registration fees owed by affected students, most of whom are indigenes of Gombe State.
The intervention targets students who were unable to complete their registration for the 2025/2026 academic session due to financial constraints, a situation that had raised concerns among families and education stakeholders in the state.
According to the foundation, a verified list received from the university shows that 412 Gombe State indigene students remain unregistered. The affected students are spread across the state’s 11 local government areas, including Akko (87), Billiri (74), Kaltungo (55), Balanga (52), Gombe (36), Kwami (24), Shongom (24), Yamaltu Deba (20), Dukku (18), Funakaye (12), and Nafada (10).
Education advocates note that unpaid registration fees have become a recurring barrier to university access for students from low-income backgrounds, often forcing them to defer studies or drop out entirely.
Reacting to the situation, the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation urged affected students to remain calm and focused, assuring them that discussions with the university management are ongoing and aimed at protecting their academic future.
“The engagements are being carried out in good faith, with a shared commitment to ensuring that no student is denied education due to financial hardship,” the foundation said.
The foundation reiterated that education remains central to its humanitarian objectives, stressing that supporting indigent students aligns with broader efforts to promote social mobility and reduce educational inequality in Gombe State.
Students have also been advised to proceed with their examinations while awaiting the outcome of the discussions, as further updates will be communicated once agreements with the university are concluded.
The development has been welcomed by education stakeholders, who see the move as a timely intervention that could prevent disruption to the academic journey of hundreds of students.
