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In its bid to make technical education accessible to all Nigerian children, the Federal Government has announced tuition-free education in all Federal Technical College (FTC) across the country.

The government said this will cover other approved charges including boarding fee, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectus and identity cards.

Others are stationery, clubs and societies, medical, vocational, utilities, security, website/e-result, Skool Media, extra lessons, and insurance.
This, it explained, is in line with its free-education policy and ensure that Federal Technical Colleges fulfil their mandate of producing skilled graduates for national transformation.

A statement late Wednesday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, urged parents to report illegal demands directly to the Ministry through: Hotline: 08036576733, 08036373796; email: tse@education.gov.ng.

The statement quoted the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa as warning that no principal or administrator is permitted to demand unauthorized payments from parents or guardians.

It noted that the Minister has also directed that circulars reinforcing this policy be sent to all Federal Technical Colleges and parents.

Dr. Alausa clarified that while tuition and core expenses are fully covered, students of Federal Technical Colleges, as boarders, are expected to provide their personal items.

“This initiative 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 skills, the government seeks to strengthen national progress and competitiveness[/b].

“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. Alausa affirmed.

The Ministry confirmed that monitoring mechanisms are in place to address any infractions swiftly.

The statement, however, clarified that students are to purchase their personal items including Sunday/Jumat wears, bathroom slippers, blankets, bedsheets, pillowcases, towel, underwears as well as 1 ream of A4 paper (80 grams) for registration as well as other personal items and cleaning materials.

1. FSTC Yaba – Lagos State
2. FSTC Ilesa – Osun State
3. FSTC Kafanchan – Kaduna State
4. FSTC Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
5. FSTC Otukpo – Benue State
6. FSTC Awka – Anambra State
7. FSTC Jalingo – Taraba State
8. FSTC Tungbo – Bayelsa State
9. FSTC Doma – Nasarawa State
10. FSTC Zuru – Kebbi State
11. FSTC Michika – Adamawa State
12. FSTC Ohanso – Abia State
13. FSTC Orozo – FCT, Abuja
14. FSTC Uromi – Edo State
15. FSTC Aba – Abia State
16. FSTC Ikare-Akoko – Ondo State
17. FSTC Ahoada – Rivers State
18. FSTC Lassa – Borno State
19. FSTC Yauri – Kebbi State
20. FSTC Otobi – Benue State
21. FSTC Enugu – Enugu State
22. FSTC Ikot Ekpene – Akwa Ibom State
23. FSTC Usi-Ekiti – Ekiti State
24. FSTC Ogugu – Kogi State
25. FSTC Bwari – FCT, Abuja
26. FSTC Ijebu-Imushin – Ogun State
27. FSTC Sokoto – Sokoto State
28. FSTC Yaba (Annex) – Lagos State
29. FSTC Ilorin – Kwara State
30. FSTC Garki – Jigawa State
31. FSTC Kuta – Niger State
32. FSTC Biliri – Gombe State
33. FSTC Otukpa – Benue State


Benefits of TVET Programs

TVET programs are intended to assist students in gaining specialized skills in a wide range of industries, such as construction, engineering, hospitality, and healthcare, among many others!
By enrolling in this program, children will gain the following:

1. Industry-Relevant Skills for Immediate Employment
2. Job Readiness as Courses are Aligned with Labor Market Needs
3. Self Employed Opportunity as Graduates are able to work for themselves
4. Free Tuition for the 3 years of Training in the College
5. Free Accommodation for the 3 Years of Training
6. Free Meals for the 3 Years of Training
7. Students shall be paid Monthly Stipends for their upkeep.
8. Upon Completion of Studies in 3 years, Students Shall Have Access to Federal Grants or Loans to Start Their Enterprise
9. Students upon graduation will obtain a National Business and National Technical Certificate.
10. Students upon graduation will obtain the Second Certificate in National Skills Qualification Certification (NSQ).
11. The Two Certificates Shall Have Worldwide Acceptability for Those Who Want to Practice Their Enterprise or Vocation Overseas.

omoredia:
It is not free. I has been paid for by tax payers like myself. Its not Tinubu's money. It is my money. It is not free!

omoredia:
It is not free. I has been paid for by tax payers like myself. Its not Tinubu's money. It is my money. It is not free!

omoredia:
It is not free. I has been paid for by tax payers like myself. Its not Tinubu's money. It is my money. It is not free!

AntiChristian:
Are these schools good? Thinking of sending my kids there!

Anyone with experience?

budaatum:
I'd like to see how much has been added to the education budget to cover this.

TimeManager:
This is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria in the last 50years. An advanced nation is a skilled nation but here, we have deliberately allowed our technical schools rot away. What we have is people who do anything to get a certificate as though, certificate is everything just because the standards had been set so low. A lot of so called graduates are unemployable who could have been better fit acquiring skills in technical education were pushed into studying courses that their IQ couldn't handle. There are a lot more certificated people in Nigeria rather than skilled workers who could have greatly transform many sectors of the country.
There is the fear of approving a contract of up to N2billion - N5billion to local contractors because you never know what to expect, the fear of poor quality of work. We prefer foreign contractors with better skill sets to handle majority of our projects. This gap, obviously is what had derailed us for a very long time. Thankfully, the Government has come with a deliberate effort to correct these anomalies and reset our technical institutions.

In less than a year of being appointed, Mr Alausa has been fantastic, coming up with creative ideas and technological driven innovations that would help transform all the facets of our Education and reset the system on global standards especially the priority of skill acquisitions among the youths towards a better economy. Honorable mention to Mr President for his renewed Hope Agenda.
God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!

Ezmans:
Audio free story of the gods nothing is free here

omoredia:
It is not free. I has been paid for by tax payers like myself. Its not Tinubu's money. It is my money. It is not free!

AntiChristian:
Are these schools good? Thinking of sending my kids there!

Anyone with experience?

yemmit90:
Once the new taxation policy start by next year, I expect the government to make all Federal University a tuition free.

Dennisochampa:
U obviously just want to amuse yourself....

Federal schools are built with "your money" but you still pay tuition to attend them right??

Now this one.... It was built with "your money" but u won't pay to attend them...

Hope u understand better and I pray God heals your bitter soul

omoredia:
It is not free. I has been paid for by tax payers like myself. Its not Tinubu's money. It is my money. It is not free!

TimeManager:
This is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria in the last 50years. An advanced nation is a skilled nation but here, we have deliberately allowed our technical schools rot away. What we have is people who do anything to get a certificate as though, certificate is everything just because the standards had been set so low. A lot of so called graduates are unemployable who could have been better fit acquiring skills in technical education were pushed into studying courses that their IQ couldn't handle. There are a lot more certificated people in Nigeria rather than skilled workers who could have greatly transform many sectors of the country.
There is the fear of approving a contract of up to N2billion - N5billion to local contractors because you never know what to expect, the fear of poor quality of work. We prefer foreign contractors with better skill sets to handle majority of our projects. This gap, obviously is what had derailed us for a very long time. Thankfully, the Government has come with a deliberate effort to correct these anomalies and reset our technical institutions.

In less than a year of being appointed, Mr Alausa has been fantastic, coming up with creative ideas and technological driven innovations that would help transform all the facets of our Education and reset the system on global standards especially the priority of skill acquisitions among the youths towards a better economy. Honorable mention to Mr President for his renewed Hope Agenda.
God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!

AntiChristian:
Are these schools good? Thinking of sending my kids there!

Anyone with experience?