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A Nigerian mother has sparked a conversation online after sharing her frustration over the skyrocketing cost of school fees.
In a viral video, the woman lamented how she has been moving from one school to another in Sangotedo, Lagos, desperately searching for a more affordable option for her children, only to be met with what she described as “choking” fees.
She admitted that although she had been warned about the financial demands of parenting, she never imagined it would be this overwhelming.
According to her, both parents and schools are struggling under the current economic conditions, but education costs keep rising with no signs of relief.
“Tuition alone is ₦800k. Bus is ₦365k. Textbooks, ₦300k. They’re calling ₦1.2 million, ₦1.3 million per child — and I have two kids,”
“I’m tired. I’ve checked Google. I’ve asked friends. Most of the schools I’m seeing keep increasing prices every term. Even textbooks are now over ₦300k for a school year,” she continued.
She ended the video by calling on fellow parents in the area to recommend any affordable schools they know. “Please, if you know any school around Abijo that’s very affordable, send me the name. I’m tired,” she said.
Watch video below…
