FG hikes Unity schools’ fees to ₦100,000

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The Federal Ministry of Education, on behalf of the Federal Government, has raised the school fees for incoming students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges, also referred to as Federal Unity Colleges, to ₦100,000.

This change was communicated in a directive issued by the Office of the Director of Senior Secondary Education Department, Federal Ministry of Education. The directive, dated 25th May, 2023, was addressed to all Principals of Federal Unity Colleges.

According to the circular entitled, “Approved fees/ charges for Federal Unity Colleges (1st Term) for new students“, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, new students are expected to part with ₦100,000 instead of the previous N45,000.

“The latest fees/charge increment will affect virtually all aspects and activities of the school, including tuition and boarding fees, uniform, text books, deposit, exercise books, prospectus, caution fee, ID card, stationery, clubs and societies, sports, extra lesson, insurance, et al.

“Please be informed that the ministry has approved only the underlisted fees and charges for all Unity Colleges,” the memo read.