FG Warns Against Illegal Charges In Technical Colleges

By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE. Abuja

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible to all Nigerians, and warned seriously against unnecessary charges by School authorities as they are fully funded .

New Nigerian Newspapers source in the Federal Ministry of Education confirmed that every Federal Technical College (FTC) nationwide is tuition is free, and the federal 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 Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, stressed that the government bears the full cost of tuition to guarantee equal access, and warned that no principal or administrator is permitted to demand unauthorized payments from parents or guardians, directing that circulars reinforcing this policy be sent to all schools and parents.

“Parents are urged to report illegal demands directly to the Ministry through:
Hotline: 0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796
Email: tse@education.gov.ng”

He however explained that while tuition and core expenses are fully covered, students of Federal Technical Colleges, as boarders, they are expected to provide their personal items listed below.

This initiative reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a pathway to human capital development. By equipping youth with employable skills, the government seeks to strengthen national progress and competitiveness.

“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.