UNHCR Ogoja Zonal
12 Feb 2024
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), in partnership with the Cross River State Ministry of Education and the UNHCR Ogoja Zonal Office, has concluded a two-day badminton outreach training for Physical and Health Education Teachers from 16 secondary schools. The event took place between February 8 and 9, 2024.
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