Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, former Governor of Nasarawa State and the newly appointed chairman of the governing board of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has pledged unwavering support for the revitalisation of basic education in Nigeria.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo inaugurates 2025 constitution review committee
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