Chairman of the Cyprus Students' Parents Association, Zamfara State, Mr. Ibrahim Tudu, issued a statement in Gusau on Saturday, highlighting the critical situation faced by the students.
The students' residence permits, tuition fees, and accommodation have long expired, leaving them in a precarious situation. Tudu emphasized that the state government's failure to pay the debts has resulted in the students facing hardship.
"We are still appealing to Governor Dauda Lawal to settle the debt owed for our children stranded in Cyprus, allowing them to continue their studies," Tudu said.
The parents' association has disputed claims by the Zamfara State Government that it had paid ₦290 million for the students. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dauda Lawal, Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura, had stated that the students refused to return to Nigeria despite being issued flight tickets.
However, the parents' association maintains that the state government's intervention is necessary to settle the outstanding debts and alleviate the suffering of the stranded students.
The association has urged Governor Lawal to respond positively to their appeal and settle the accumulated debt, ensuring the students can continue their education without further disruption.