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To Cite this Article: Ejeh, E. I., Okenjom, G. P., Chizi-Woko, C. N., & Agbo, P. N. (2016). Extent of Community Participation in Funding of Secondary School in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 5(3), 33–41.
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