An internal memo dated March 7, 2022, and signed by the Secretary of the Medical College of the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, has mandated students to pay a compulsory fee of N50,000 for the renovations of their hostels' accommodation.

According to the memo, the fee was approved by the provost of the Medical College, and students are expected to make the payment before the end of March, to enable the college to meet up with the date of commissioning.