Nigeria - 2004 - Education

Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act, 2004

Ministry of Education, Nigeria

The Universal Basic Education Act of 2004 highlights the Federal Government intervention, rights of children to free basic education, the establishment of the Universal Basic Education Commission, the State’s Basic Education Board, and the Local Government Education Authority.

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National Assembly

Office of the President

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January 2022

The Universal Basic Education Act of 2004 highlights the Federal Government intervention, rights of children to free basic education, the establishment of the Universal Basic Education Commission, the State’s Basic Education Board, and the Local Government Education Authority.

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