Education minister cancels PTA fees
Also, the schools will have to get the approval of the ministry of education before any development projects is carried out.
Education Minister - Adamu Adamu
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Daily Trust reports that the minister also directed that PTA fees should not exceed N5,000.
Reports say the Permanent Secretary, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, said “There was a small increase in boarding fees to enable proper upkeep of boarding facilities and provide top quality meals.”
Adding that “The increase was as a result of the economic downturn in the country.”
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This is following complaints by the National Parents and Teachers Association of the Federal Government Colleges over the increase in fees of unity schools by the Federal Government.
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