The Federal Government has reiterated that education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) remains tuition-free, cautioning principals and school administrators against imposing unauthorised levies on students.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and shared via the Ministry’s official X handle on Thursday, the government stressed that it fully funds tuition and other approved fees in order to guarantee equal access to technical education for every Nigerian child.
Dr. Alausa explained that the government covers costs such as boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, ID cards, stationery, prospectuses, vocational training, security, medical services, utilities, clubs and societies, websites/e-results, Skool Media, extra lessons, and insurance. Circulars have also been dispatched to all schools to reinforce the directive.
He urged parents to report any cases of illegal charges directly to the Ministry of Education using the hotlines 0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796, or by email at tse@education.gov.ng.
While tuition and major expenses are fully covered, the minister clarified that boarding students are still responsible for providing personal items such as toiletries, beddings, and clothing. Items like bed sheets, pillowcases, cutlasses, hoes, rain boots, buckets, soap, and one ream of A4 paper for registration are among those listed as student responsibilities.
The initiative, Alausa noted, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places strong emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a foundation for human capital development and national growth.
“No Nigerian child should be deprived of technical education because of illegal fees. By investing in education, we are building a stronger, self-reliant Nigeria,” he stated, assuring that monitoring mechanisms have been established to enforce compliance and address infractions.
He also called on stakeholders to support the policy to ensure Federal Technical Colleges achieve their goal of producing skilled graduates who can drive national transformation.
