Unity Schools in Nigeria 2026: Full List, Admission Process and School Fees

Unity Schools are secondary schools owned and managed by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Education. They exist in all six geopolitical zones and are designed to promote national unity by admitting students from every state. This guide covers the full list, admission process, and key facts about Unity Schools in 2026.

What Are Unity Schools?

Unity Schools — officially called Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) and Federal Government Girls Colleges (FGGCs) — were established in 1970 under the National Policy on Education. Each school reserves admission slots for all 36 states plus the FCT, ensuring students from every part of Nigeria learn together. This mixing of students from different ethnic, religious, and regional backgrounds is the foundation of the “unity” concept.

Types of Unity Schools

• Federal Government Colleges (FGC): Mixed-sex or male-only boarding schools, e.g., FGC Ijanikin (Lagos), FGC Keffi (Nasarawa), FGC Warri (Delta).
• Federal Government Girls Colleges (FGGC): Female-only boarding schools, e.g., FGGC Bwari (Abuja), FGGC Owerri (Imo), FGGC Sagamu (Ogun).
• Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC): Technically-focused institutions, e.g., FSTC Awka (Anambra), FSTC Oyo (Oyo).

Full List of Unity Schools in Nigeria (Selected)

There are 110+ Unity Schools across Nigeria. Some of the most prominent include:

• Federal Government College, Abuja (FCT)
• Federal Government College, Lagos (Lagos State)
• Federal Government College, Warri (Delta State)
• Federal Government College, Keffi (Nasarawa State)
• Federal Government College, Ijanikin (Lagos State)
• FGGC Bwari (FCT)
• FGGC Owerri (Imo State)
• FGGC Onitsha (Anambra State)
• FGGC Sagamu (Ogun State)
• Queen’s College Lagos (Lagos State)
• King’s College Lagos (Lagos State)
• Federal Government College, Port Harcourt (Rivers State)
• FSTC Awka (Anambra State)
• Federal Government Academy, Suleja (Niger State)

Admission Requirements for Unity Schools

• Candidates must be between 9 and 12 years old at the time of examination.
• Must have completed Primary 6 or be currently in Primary 6 at registration.
• Must hold a Primary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Must sit and pass the National Common Entrance Examination conducted by NECO.

How to Apply for Unity School Admission 2026

1. Visit the NECO website at neco.gov.ng when registration opens (typically January–February each year).
2. Purchase and complete the Common Entrance registration form.
3. Select up to three Unity Schools in order of preference.
4. Sit the Common Entrance Examination on the scheduled date.
5. Check results on the NECO portal and await an offer letter from your assigned school.
6. Submit required documents and pay acceptance fee at the school.

Unity School Fees

Unity School fees are subsidised by the Federal Government. Annual fees typically range from ₦35,000 to ₦70,000, covering boarding, feeding, and tuition for the academic year. Additional levies may be charged for textbooks, uniforms, and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) dues. Compared to private boarding schools which charge ₦500,000 to ₦3,000,000 per year, Unity Schools remain extraordinarily affordable.

Advantages of Attending a Unity School

• Exposure to students from all ethnic and regional backgrounds builds tolerance and national identity.
• Strong academic environment with qualified, nationally recruited teachers.
• Federal government funding ensures stable school operations.
• Unity School alumni networks are among the most influential in Nigeria.
• WAEC and NECO results from Unity Schools are generally strong.