Shockwaves are rippling through the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), as allegations emerge of a clearance racket involving a staff member.

According to reports, the staff allegedly demanded ₦16,000 from each student under the guise of clearance fees, an amount not officially recognized by the university. To make matters worse, students claim that attempts to transfer money through official channels were outrightly rejected, leaving them with no choice but to pay directly in cash.

The scandal has sparked outrage among students and parents alike, with many describing it as “daylight extortion” and a betrayal of trust. Questions are now being raised about how long such practices have gone unchecked and whether more staff could be involved in the alleged scheme.

As investigations intensify, frustrated students are calling on the university authorities and anti-corruption bodies to intervene swiftly and ensure that the clearance process is transparent, fair, and free from exploitation.

For now, the ₦16,000 clearance fee scandal has become the talk of campus and a bitter reminder of how vulnerable students can be to systemic abuse.