Nigerian Mother Cries Out As Her Children's School Quotes N356,000 for Bus, Over N300k for Books

• A Nigerian woman said she is going to change her children's school because the school has become too expensive
• She mentioned some of the things that led her to decide to withdraw her children from the school
• The woman who is based in Lagos said the school is charging N365,000 for their bus and over 300k for books

A Nigerian mother is set to withdraw her children from the school they are attending presently, owing to the high cost of the fees.

The woman shared a video on TikTok lamenting the amount she is paying for two children in the school.

According to the woman known as @foodvendorinlagos_zahrak, she has two children in the school, but she was tired of the increase in fees.

She said the school fees for the two children come up to over N1.2 million for everything.

She mentioned that their books cost over N300k while the school bus gulps N365,000.

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This did not sit well with the woman, and she is now considering other schools in her neighbourhood.

She said:

"I'm looking for school. I'm tired. The one my kids are is expensive. It is chocking. And the economic is not friendly. Imagine textbooks for these children N300 and N300 and! I'm tired. Total package N1.3 million. N365k for school bus."

But speaking to Legit.ng, Adesuyi Adeola, a teacher at the Greater Tomorrow International College, Arigidi Akoko, said private schools cannot be blamed for the high cost of books.

He said:

"Private schools cannot be blamed. They are not responsible for the market costs of the books."

Watch the video below:

Reactions as mother set to change her children's school

@Pelz__ said:

''Mama try Springgate school, it’s a British school and it’s new."

@luchy said:

"In fact I did today at Bowine total package was 1.7 million."

@Castrol exposure said:

"Gildeville, bowen, there are so many affordable great schools."

@Adeola Adenuga said:

"Try Loveland school, they prioritize academic excellence. Located at UBA bustop."

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@Charity Emeruwa Uzoamaka said:

"I'm also looking for a school around where I live, around Lagos Business School, Sangotedo axis. I'm tired, the prices are really high I'm a single mother, I need an affordable and good school."

@Jeamzi's home said:

"If you're looking for a good school, go to Kayron International School. My children started there 12 years ago and I have no regrets. Though it might be expensive, also try Tecxel school in Abijo."

@Chinyere said:

"I need a good secondary school around Abijo, Awoyaya axis."

@Adorable said:

"My dear carry them to a good boarding school in Ogun State that’s what I did."

@Yettee said:

"Flourish court is 200 and something and school bus is less than 200k. It's not a big school (building Size) but I don't mind, it's standard and the owner is a Judge, well managed. My daughter graduated from there and she's in Caleb Secondary school now, my son is still there and he's going to finish from there too."

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Lady appreciates brother who paid her fees

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady was filled with joy that she has achieved her dream of becoming a masters degree holder.

The lady said her dream would not have come to pass if it were not for her elder brother, who paid her fees.

According to her, her brother paid for her school fees in the UK until she graduated with a masters degree.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng