From N45,000 to N100,000: FG Raises School Fees of Unity Schools
- New students of Federal Unity Colleges will now pay N100,000 against the previous N45,000
- The development would reflect immediately as it has been approved by the ministry
- The new development has angered parents who are already battling economic downturn
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The Federal Government increased the tuition for new students at Federal Government Colleges, also known as Federal Unity Colleges, to N100,000 through the Federal Ministry of Education.
This is coming after the House of Representatives in a report requested that the federal government halt any increases in tuition at federally funded universities.
Source: UGC
The new directive was stated in a directive sent to all Principals of Federal Unity Colleges on May 25, 2023, with the reference number ADF/120/DSSE/I and written by the Office of the Director of Senior Secondary Education Department of the Federal Ministry of Education, according to Punch
New students are required to pay $100,000 instead of the previous N45,000, as stated in the circular titled "Approved fees/ charges for Federal Unity Colleges (1st Term) for new students" and signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education.
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According to the statement, the increase covers all aspects and activities of the school including tuition fees and other materials.
The statement read:
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.
Nigerians React as UNILAG Reportedly Increases Tuition Fees
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, management had purportedly raised the school fee from 16,000 Naira to above 100,000 Naira.
According to a circular published on Twitter by @Ijebu__Doctor, students who do not utilize labs or classrooms must pay N100,750, those who do must pay N140,250, and those who do must pay N190,250 for medical students.
According to reports, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, vice chancellor of UNILAG, revealed the planned tuition for the school's undergraduate students during a meeting with leaders of non-teaching staff unions. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola held the meeting on July 20, 2023, at the Senate Committee Chamber of the school.
Source: Legit.ng
