The Nigerian government has disclaimed reports that it approved a certain History textbook for use in Nigerian secondary schools.
The textbook, “Living History”, reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media.
But the publisher, Accessible Publishers, has denied the claims that it deliberately excluded the history of any ethnic group in the country.
The Publishers’ Head of Editorial, Caleb Akinmola, told PREMIUM TIMES via telephone that the book contained several stories about the Igbo people and culture.
Textbook not approved – education ministry
In a statement by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo,
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