Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Executive Governor of Bauchi State, has reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to strengthening basic education during an official visit to the headquarters of the (UBEC) in Abuja.
Universal Basic Education Commission
During the visit, Governor Mohammed underscored the fundamental role of foundational learning,
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