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biodun Komolafe | NNP | December 11, 2020 – In times past, few among Nigeria’s founding fathers recognized the pivotal role of education and the place of enlightenment in the order of a society. However, not only did those who did embrace the idea with passion, they were also quick to recognize that knowledge acquisition comes at a price, which many may not be able to afford. Therefore, they instituted financial safety valves through public institutions, such as the
Nigerian
Board, to assist indigent students access education with relative ease, and at a cost to the government.