State approves N2bn for UBEC, SDGs

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Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa gov

The Bayelsa Government has approved N2 billion counterpart funds to the offices of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

The approval given by the State Executive Council (SEC) in Yenagoa on Friday provided N1 billion each for the two agencies to improve community development and basic education.

The Gov. Seriake Dickson, who presided over the meeting, explained that the approval was made to provide basic social amenities and improve basic education in the state.

Dickson, therefore, reiterated his administration’s commitment toward holistic development of the state.

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