FG increases Unity schools’ fees by 122%
Written by Broadstreet Admin on July 21, 2023
In a recent development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has made an adjustment to the school fees for new students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges, commonly known as Federal Unity Colleges.
According to a circular issued by the Office of the Director of Senior Secondary Education Department of the Federal Ministry of Education, with reference number ADF/120/DSSE/I, dated May 25, 2023, and addressed to all Principals of Federal Unity Colleges, the school fees for new students have been increased to N100,000.
The circular titled, “Approved fees/ charges for Federal Unity Colleges (1st Term) for new students,“ and signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, stated that new students are expected to part with ₦100,000 instead of the previous N45,000.
- It reads, “The latest fees/charge increment will affect virtually all aspects and activities of the school, including tuition and boarding fees, uniform, textbooks, 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 under-listed fees and charges for all Unity Colleges.’’
