The Jeremiah and Felicia Aderoju Foundation (JFA) has criticized the Lagos State government’s decision to raise public school boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, arguing that the current economic hardship makes this an unsuitable time for such a move.
JFA Director and Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Jacob Akintola, expressed concerns that many families may struggle to afford the new fees, potentially pushing students towards negative activities such as fraud or criminal behavior. He called on affluent Nigerians to support the less privileged, ensuring that children continue their education.
Akintola spoke at a one-day workshop on technical training, skill acquisition, and the donation of notebooks to senior secondary school students in Lagos’ Education District V. He emphasized the importance of technical skills in preparing students for future job opportunities, stating that such training is essential for the nation’s youth.
The founder of JFA, Mrs. Elizabeth Olagunju, in a recorded message, highlighted the foundation’s commitment to providing hope and support to the disadvantaged, reaffirming the need for skill acquisition programs to help secure the future of Nigerian students.