A student from Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, has gone viral across social media platforms after she was captured addressing the statue of the renowned educational figure, the late Tai Solarin, with a heartfelt plea for a reduction in school fees.
The video, which has been circulating widely on TikTok and other social media networks, shows the student standing before the statue, speaking earnestly and addressing her concerns directly to the statue.
In her emotional appeal, the student implored Tai Solarin, as a symbol of education and student advocacy, to somehow intervene in what she described as the “burdensome” tuition fees faced by TASUED students. Her words expressed a sense of hope that the legacy of Tai Solarin’s commitment to accessible education might inspire current administrators to ease the financial pressure on students.
In her statement, the student addressed the statue directly, saying: “Our father, Tai Solarin, you may not know me, but I know you well. Our school fees are too high; I plead with you, please reduce it.” Her words reflect the financial challenges many students are facing, with her emotional tone adding a powerful layer to the plea.
The video, now viral, sparked an immediate reaction from viewers, with many taking to the comment section to share their thoughts on the unusual yet powerful appeal. Some viewers expressed empathy for her situation, while others lightheartedly commented on the symbolic approach she took by addressing the statue.
See some of the reactions below:
🌴mǐc_k-eY🌴: “See how the man stand like do your worst 😂😂😂.”
S🍀: “Imagine make we Dey pay 170k nd freshers should be paying almost 200k plus Laise private university 😭😂😹.”
musty💛: “Baba was like E o ti ri nkan nkan 😂Mariwo Leri. Egungun nbo leyin 😂😂😂.”
Teamsworld07: “He wan start to Dey wear Correct polo and Jeans na why school fees go up 😅 Baba wan use GLE😅.”
R🅾️CKY💰🎒🤟: “Imagine the man come lay hand on you as you talk 😂.”
Ayomide: “Of Tata😂😂🙌🙌❤️school fees hmm thank God am done 🙏baba will hear oo.”
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