The decision of the federal government to increase PTA levy in its unity colleges has elicited anger from parents, who are expressing disgust at the increment, which is over 100 per cent.
The FG, in a circular dated March 18, 2025 and endorsed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, said the government had increased the levy from N5,700 to N12,000 per term.
The circular, addressed to all Principals, Federal Unity Colleges, read: “Following the receipt of multiple requests from various PTA bodies in Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) seeking an increase in the PTA levy to enable them fulfil their obligations within the colleges, the ministry has approved a revised PTA levy.
“The new levy will take effect from the third term of the 2024/2025 academic session.’’
Meanwhile, parents from across the colleges are miffed about the development, saying it was a clever way of increasing tuition in the schools.
Recall that only a few months ago, the government jacked up the tuition fee from N45,000 to N100,000.
A parent whose daughter attends Federal Government College, Ijanikin, wondered why the government took such a step at this point in time.
“This is uncalled for. Not at this point in time. People are already burdened by taxes, levies, and other payments to the government in many ways, and the economic crunch is weighing down on people heavily. In many unity colleges, the issue of the administration of the PTA levy has created trouble.
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