Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has distanced itself from an association operating under the name "National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the Federal Unity Colleges," declaring the body unrecognised and unauthorised.

In a press release issued on September 21, 2026, and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry clarified that the association has no mandate to speak on behalf of the 118 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide, their individual PTAs, parents or guardians.

The ministry consequently advised the public to disregard any statements, directives, appeals or other communications issued by the association, stressing that they have no official standing.

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