The USP Students Association says students are concerned about the future of USP and the security of their studies.
In response to questions by fijivillage, USPSA Secretary-General Emosi Vakarua says the non-payment of grants by the Fijian Government creates insecurity among students about the quality and level of support and teaching staff that USP is able to provide.
Vakarau adds students are concerned with the Fijian government owing such a huge amount to USP and they are questioning the government’s priority towards education.
He says they feel that the government has many other alternatives, including 5 voting members on the USP Council – the largest any member country has – to resolve any issues instead of holding back its grant to USP.
Vakarau says the impact of this grant being withheld will be felt by USP students as the development of infrastructure and its maintenance will continue to be deferred, affecting the learning and teaching environment of students.
He stresses that this will also affect USP's budget and it will affect support and teaching staff recruitment which will affect the core business of USP.
