The Lagos State Government has announced a substantial increase in boarding fees for secondary schools, raising them from N35,000 to N100,000 per term. This new fee structure will affect all public boarding schools in Lagos State.

On Friday, Olufemi Asaolu, the Director of Basic Education Services at the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, issued a letter to all boarding school principals informing them of the fee hike. The letter stated that the Lagos State Government has officially approved the new boarding fee of N100,000 per term. Schools are instructed to adhere strictly to this amount and not impose any additional charges on students.

In addition to the fee increase, the letter also announced a change in the school resumption date. The new date for resumption is set for September 15, 2024. This adjustment aligns with the implementation of the updated fee structure.

For many families, this increase will require significant adjustments to their budgets. The rise in boarding fees may lead to increased financial strain for some, as they plan for the upcoming school terms. It’s important for parents and guardians to prepare for these changes and consider their options moving forward.

The Lagos State Government has emphasized that this new fee is final and no additional fees should be charged by schools, aiming to streamline the cost structure for boarding students.

Boarding fees have increased from N35,000 to N100,000 per term.

Schools must not charge additional fees beyond the new amount.

The new school resumption date is September 15, 2024.

This fee adjustment is part of a broader effort by the Lagos State Government to standardize and regulate educational costs within the state’s public schools.