Lagos State Government has insisted that the increase in
boarding fees in its model colleges is inevitable.
It claimed that the hike is to ensure better welfare of the
students.
Mr Ganiu Lawal, the Deputy Director, Public Affairs,
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, made this known in a statement on
Monday.
According to Lawal, the N35,000 boarding fees which were
being paid since 2021, is not realistic in 2024.
The Lagos State Government last week, approved the upward
review of boarding fees to N100,000 ahead of the 2024/2025 session, which
begins September 15, 2024.
“The Ministry is aware of dissenting views by some parents
to the inevitable increase in boarding fees in our model colleges.
“This was not an easy decision, but the welfare of the
children is a priority for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and
the Lagos State Government.
“Since enrolment of a child into a boarding school is an
individual choice for every parent, they are expected to pay boarding fees.
“The boarding fee is paid every term and it is used basically
for feeding, janitorial and other miscellaneous costs related to keeping them
in the hostels per term,” Lawal said
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