FG increases fees at King’s College and other schools by 122%

The FG has increased school fees for Federal Government Colleges (FGCs),otherwise known as Federal Unity Colleges from ₦45,000 to ₦100,000 which represents a 122.2% increase.

This was contained in a directive from the Office of the Director of Senior Secondary Education Department of the Federal Ministry of Education, reference number ADF/120/DSSE/I, dated 25th May 2023 & addressed to all principals of Federal Unity Colleges.

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According to the circular entitled “Approved fees/ charges for Federal Unity Colleges (1st Term) for new students,” signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, new students are expected to part with ₦100,000 instead of the previous ₦45,000.

The latest fees/charge increment will affect virtually all aspects & activities of the school, including tuition & boarding fees, uniforms, textbooks, deposit, exercise books, prospectus, caution fees etc.