FG Confirms King’s College Concession, Unity Colleges Safe

The Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by Minister of Education Dr Olatunji Alausa, announced that it has no plans to sell Unity Colleges, including King’s College Lagos. During a press conference in Abuja, Alausa described the concession of King’s College to the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) as a strategic intervention to restore the school's infrastructure and reputation.

He emphasized that the ownership of the college remains with the federal government, despite the management agreement allowing KCOBA to invest in improvements. Alausa noted the severe dilapidation of Unity Colleges, citing insufficient government resources to address the infrastructure deficit.

He revealed that King’s College had experienced significant issues, including a nine-month electricity outage and security concerns due to improper use of school premises. The KCOBA's involvement is intended to rehabilitate the institution without raising fees, and the government will monitor the implementation of performance indicators to ensure accountability.