The Ogun State Ministry of Education, however, described the fee as a ‘donation’ requested by the Parents/Teachers Association (PTA).

In a circular with reference number EDU. 655/5 and dated 27th August, issued by the Ministry of Education, it was learned that the ‘donation’ had the approval of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Gov. Abiodun, before and after his election was reported has promised to make education free in all public schools in Ogun State.

On assumption of office, he declared a state of emergency in the education sector, promising to revive what he called the dwindling fortune of education in the state.

But aside PTA levy, which is put at N600 on a termly basis, each parent will also pay N500 as computer levy on a termly basis, N500 as insurance, once per session, Sport/Jet/Literary will attract N300 on a termly basis.

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The governor is only being realistic. The debt burden in some of our states are so huge and may prove unsustainable if things go on like that.

Is this a governor

Free education caused the population explosion in Lagos. Don’t try it. By the way, it’s not sustainable especially when people don’t pay the tax they should be paying.