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Join The Chapter

A stronger voice for every school owner in Lagos.

Membership is open to every man or woman with the intent to establish and run a school with the interest of the child at heart — irrespective of race, nationality, religion or tribe.

Why Join

What member schools gain

Collective Voice & Advocacy

A united front before government, regulators and education stakeholders — advocating for policies that keep low-fee schools viable.

Training & Capacity Building

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) seminars, workshops and lectures for proprietors, teachers and administrators.

Welfare & Emergency Support

Assistance during sickness, bereavement or emergency need through the AFED Commonwealth and Contingency Fund accounts.

Standards & Quality Control

Access to the Quality Control / Inspectorate Committee's guidance to help your school meet and maintain regulatory standards.

Shared Resources

Access to teaching aids, stationery, registers and educational policy documents produced by the Publications Committee.

AFED Multipurpose Cooperative

Access to a member cooperative society offering loans and financial support in line with cooperative regulations.

Article 5.1 · Eligibility

Who can become a member

Membership is open to any man or woman with the intent to establish and run a school, who has the interest of the child at heart from cradle — irrespective of race, nationality, religion or tribe.

Every applicant must be ready to establish, run and manage their school in accordance with the nation's education policy and other applicable laws of the land, and must have attained the age of eighteen (18) years and above.

By registering, every member accepts the supremacy of the AFED Constitution in all their dealings with the association.

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Article 5.2 · Registration

How to register your school

Step 1

Get sponsored

Be sponsored by two bonafide AFED members who will act as your referees.

Step 2

Complete the form

Obtain and complete the AFED Membership Eligibility Form from the State Secretariat, via your Zone or LGA/LCDA.

Step 3

Pay & submit

Return the form to the General Secretary with proof of payment of the stipulated registration fee to the chapter's bank account.

Step 4

Receive your kit

On successful registration, receive your Membership Certificate, AFED School Code and the Association's Flag.

Every registered member also receives a copy of the AFED Constitution at a stipulated price, and is asked to provide the name and details of a next of kin, kept updated with the Secretariat.

Article 15 · Financial Obligations

Dues, levies & staying in good standing

Annual Subscription

Every registered member pays an annual due of ₦6,000 as subscription to the association. Where the association faces a financial need for a specific project, a reasonable levy may also be raised across the membership.

Remittance & Defaulting

Dues are shared across tiers as: Zone 30% · LGA/LCDA 20% · State 30% · National 20%. A member who fails to pay by the end of the academic year attracts a monthly fine of ₦500, and after six months becomes a defaulter, losing access to association benefits until dues are cleared.

Contingency Fund: ₦1,000 / year National Nomination Form: ₦5,000 State Nomination Form: ₦4,000 LGA/LCDA Nomination Form: ₦2,000 Zonal Nomination Form: ₦2,000

Article 18 · Attendance & Benefits

Staying eligible for full member benefits

To qualify for full benefits, a member must attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of all stipulated meetings within the preceding twelve calendar months at their Zone, LGA/LCDA, or State level — unless inability to attend has been duly communicated and noted by the house. A member must also be financially up to date and not a defaulter at the time a benefit is sought.

Ready To Join?

Register your school with AFED Lagos today

Complete your registration through the member portal, or contact the Secretariat if you need help with the process.

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