FG confirms full funding for Federal Technical Colleges, warns against illegal charges
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible to all Nigerian children by fully funding every Federal Technical College (FTC) nationwide.
This was disclosed in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education.
“Tuition is completely free, and the government also covers approved charges including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectus, ID cards, stationery, clubs and societies, medical, vocational, utilities, security, website/e-result, Skool Media, extra lessons, and insurance,” the statement read.
Zero tolerance for illegal charges
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, emphasized that the government bears the full cost of tuition to guarantee equal access.
He warned that no principal or administrator is permitted to demand unauthorized payments from parents or guardians and directed that circulars reinforcing this policy be sent to all schools and parents.
“No Nigerian child should be denied access to technical education because of illegal charges. By investing in education today, we are building a stronger, self-reliant Nigeria,” Dr. Alausa affirmed.
The minister urged parents to report any illegal demands to the Ministry of Education
“Parents are urged to report illegal charges directly to the Ministry via hotline numbers 0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796, or email: tse@education.gov.ng,”
