Lagos Gov’t increases boarding fee for Secondary Schools from N35,000 to N100,000 per term

The Lagos State Government has announced an increase in boarding fees for all public secondary schools in the state, raising the cost from N35,000 to N100,000 per term.

This adjustment is aimed at improving the quality of services and infrastructure provided in the schools.

The government has emphasized that the decision was made to ensure better facilities and enhanced educational experiences for students across the state.

The hike in fees has sparked reactions from parents and stakeholders, with discussions about the impact on families and the quality of education.

A letter to all boarding school principals signed by the Director, Basic Education Services, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Olufemi Asaolu, and sighted by our correspondent on Friday, read, “I have the directive of the Honourable Commissioner to inform all Public Boarding House schools in Lagos State that the State Government has approved the review of the Boarding fee payable in all Public Boarding House schools in Lagos State. The newly approved fee is N100,000 Only.”

The letter titled, ‘Review of boarding fees in all public secondary schools in Lagos State for 2024/2025 session,’ added that no additional fee of any form should be collected by the schools, saying the resumption date was now September 15, 2024.

“I am further directed to inform you that no additional fee of any form should be collected by the schools.
“Kindly note that the resumption date remains 15th September 2024.”

A parent, Mrs Ayo Ogunse confirmed that the last fee was N35,000, saying parents had paid this fee last week before the new fee circular was posted on Friday afternoon.

“We were surprised to receive this new fee of N100,000 after paying N35,000 last week,” she said.