The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible to all Nigerian children by fully funding every Federal Technical College (FTC) nationwide. Tuition is completely free, and the government also covers approved charges including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectus, ID cards, stationery, clubs and societies, medical, vocational, utilities, security, website/e-result, Skool Media, extra lessons, and insurance.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, stressed that the government bears the full cost of tuition to guarantee equal access. He warned that no principal or administrator is permitted to demand unauthorized payments from parents or guardians and directed that circulars reinforcing this policy be sent to all schools and parents.
Parents are urged to report illegal demands directly to the Ministry through:
Hotline: 0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796
Email: tse@education.gov.ng
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 listed below.
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.
“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. Stakeholders are urged to safeguard the free-education policy and ensure Federal Technical Colleges fulfil their mandate of producing skilled graduates for national transformation.
PERSONAL ITEMS FOR TVET 1 STUDENTS
Sunday wear or Jumat wear (plus Scarf/Hijab)
1 pair of bathroom slippers
1 blanket
2 white bedsheets
2 pillowcases
1 bedspread (House colour)
1 pillowcase (House colour)
1 pillow
1 cover cloth
1 towel
4 underpants for girls/4 boxers for boys
2 white under-skirts (for girls)
Rain boots (optional)
Rubber shoes
Raincoat/umbrella (optional)
2 brassieres (optional)
2 packets of sanitary towels (optional)
Small head belt for boys
1 plastic bucket
2 pairs of socks
1 treated mosquito net
Bathing soap, washing soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, detergent, Dettol
Torchlight and batteries
Mattress with mackintosh
1 water bottle
10-litre keg
Cutlery set, one plastic cup, flat stainless plate, and soup bowl
Padlock
School shoes
REGISTRATION ITEMS
1 ream of A4 paper (80 grams)
CLEANING MATERIALS
One hoe
One cutlass
One broom
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible and affordable for every Nigerian child.
Elijah Adeyemi
