Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja
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.
According to a statement issued and signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, tuition in all FTCs is completely free.
The government also covers approved charges, including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectuses, ID cards, stationery, clubs and societies, medical, vocational, utilities, security, website/e-result, school media, extra lessons, and insurance.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, stressed that the Federal Government bears the full cost of tuition to guarantee equal access for all.
He warned that no principal or administrator is permitted to impose unauthorized payments from parents or guardians. Circulars reinforcing this directive are to be sent to all schools and parents.
Also, parents are urged to report any illegal demands directly to the Ministry through Hotline: 0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796 or Email: tse@education.gov.ng,” the statement read.
Dr. Alausa clarified that while tuition and core expenses are fully covered, students in boarding schools are expected to provide only personal items.
The initiative, he explained, 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 skii, ty 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,” Alausa affirmed.
The ministry further confirmed that monitoring mechanisms have been put in place to swiftly address any infractions. Stakeholders were urged to safeguard the free-education policy and ensure that Federal Technical Colleges continue to fulfil their mandate of producing skilled graduates for national transformation.
The Minister reaffirmed it’s commitment to making technical education accessible and affordable for every Nigerian child.
