Unity Colleges Shut Down Over King’s College Concession
The Federal Ministry of Education encountered a major conflict with the Joint Congress of Unions, which insisted on a "No Resumption" directive for government-run unity colleges following the federal government's decision to hand over King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) under a 35-year concession arrangement. This decision, confirmed in a letter dated September 4, 2026, raised concerns among workers, parents, and stakeholders about the potential impact on the management, funding, and affordability of the 116-year-old institution.
As a result, many colleges remained deserted, with 112 of the 115 Federal Unity Colleges complying with the directive. The unions warned that this arrangement could lead to the privatization of other public unity colleges.
However, after a meeting with Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, and the Trade Union Congress, colleges were directed to resume academic activities immediately.
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