The President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Audu Titus Amba, has expressed opposition to the Federal Government's recent decision to exempt candidates applying for the National Certificate in Education (NCE) from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Amba emphasized the importance of standardized testing in maintaining educational quality and ensuring that candidates possess the necessary competencies for teacher training programs. The Union's stance reflects concerns about the potential implications of this policy change on the overall educational standards in the country.
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