In a move aimed at expanding access to technical and vocational education, the Federal Government has announced that all students in Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) across the country will now enjoy tuition-free education, effective immediately.
The policy goes beyond tuition, covering a broad range of previously required fees.
These include costs for boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectus, ID cards, stationery, medical care, clubs and societies, utilities, security, Skool Media, website/e-results, vocational training, extra lessons and insurance.
The announcement was made via a statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.
The ministry stressed that the decision aligns with the administration’s free education policy and is designed to ensure that technical colleges fulfill their mandate of producing skilled graduates to support Nigeria’s economic transformation.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, warned that no principal or administrator is allowed to impose unauthorized fees on students or parents.
He urged parents to report any illegal demands directly to the Ministry using the following hotlines 08036576733, 08036373796
📧 tse@education.gov.ng
The Minister also ordered that a circular reinforcing the policy be sent to all Federal Technical Colleges and communicated clearly to parents and guardians.
While the government will shoulder the cost of tuition and major charges, students particularly boarders, will still be responsible for their personal supplies.
These include: Religious attire (Sunday/Jum’at wear), Bathroom slippers, towels, bedsheets, pillowcases, Blankets, underwear, Cleaning materials, One ream of A4 paper (80gsm) for registration and part of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to Dr. Alausa, the initiative reflects President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a strategic tool for human capital development and national progress.
“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. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education
The Ministry assured that monitoring and enforcement mechanisms are already in place to detect and act on any breach of the policy.
