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Delta Parents Allege Unapproved School Fees Despite Free Education Policy

Public and private school heads in Delta State are allegedly imposing unapproved charges on pupils and students despite the state’s free education policy. Parents and students reportedly pay admission fees ranging from ₦10,000 to ₦20,000, alongside demands for items such as chalk, notebooks, foolscap paper, cutlasses, detergent and tissue paper. SS3 students are also said to pay between ₦40,000 and ₦50,000 for examination enrolment, with additional charges for passports and continuous assessment. Certificate collection fees are another concern. Primary and junior secondary school leavers reportedly pay between ₦5,000 and ₦10,000, while SSCE candidates may be charged from ₦15,000 to ₦30,000. The Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education should investigate these claims, publish the approved fees clearly and provide a feedback channel for residents to report schools that violate the guidelines.

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H
hala

If education is meant to be free, who is meant to explain these admission fees and compulsory item demands to parents?

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K
kris

Are these charges officially approved, or are parents being asked to pay them directly?

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Y
yemi

Charges between ₦10,000 and ₦20,000 can quietly shut out families, especially when they come alongside requests for school items.

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P
prince

Not every payment may be improper, but schools should clearly separate approved contributions from charges parents are not supposed to pay.

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A
ade

Parents could document each demand, request written approval details, and report unclear charges through the appropriate education authorities.

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