Bill seeking to make basic education compulsory in Nigeria passes second reading at Senate
If passed, the legislation will reduce the high rate of out-of-school children in the country.
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Kebbi State is home to about 900,000 out-of-school children, according to Governor Abubakar Bagudu.
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Bill to extend free education to senior sec school passes 2nd reading
The speaker, Gbajabiamila, has referred the bill to relevant committees for further legislative actions.
