The Federal Government has announced that education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across the country will now be fully funded, reaffirming its commitment to making technical education accessible to every Nigerian child.

In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the government said tuition and approved charges would be completely free. These include costs for boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectuses, ID cards, stationery, medical services, vocational activities, utilities, security, extra lessons, insurance, and school clubs.

Quoting the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Boriowo explained that the policy is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a pathway to human capital development. “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 said.

The minister warned principals and administrators against imposing unauthorised fees on parents or guardians, directing that circulars be issued to all schools and parents to reinforce the policy. He urged parents to report illegal demands via the ministry’s hotline (0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796) or email (tse@education.gov.ng).

While tuition and core expenses are fully covered by the government, Alausa clarified that students, especially boarders, are still expected to provide their personal items.

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