Velocity Humanitarian Foundation Steps In to Save 412 Indigent FUK Students

The Velocity Humanitarian Foundation has announced plans to pay outstanding registration and school fees for indigent students from Gombe State studying at the Federal University Kashere.

The foundation, led by Engineer Aliyu Mohammed, said it is currently holding discussions with the university’s management to settle unpaid fees for affected students who are unable to complete their registration due to financial hardship.

According to the foundation, the talks are being conducted in good faith and are aimed at ensuring that students’ academic progress is not disrupted.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the foundation said it received a list of 412 indigent students from Gombe State who could not finalise their registration at the institution. The students are spread across the state’s local government areas, with Akko recording the highest number at 87, followed by Billiri with 74 and Kaltungo with 55.

Other affected areas include Balanga (52), Gombe (36), Kwami (24), Shongom (24), Yamaltu Deba (20), Dukku (18), Funakaye (12) and Nafada (10).

The foundation acknowledged the concern and anxiety the situation has caused among students and their families. It urged those affected to remain calm and continue attending classes and examinations while discussions with the university are ongoing.

Reaffirming its commitment to education, the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation said supporting access to learning remains a central part of its humanitarian work. It added that it would continue its engagement with the university until all eligible students are able to continue their studies without financial obstacles.

Further updates are expected as negotiations progress.

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