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IJUC NORTH-AMERICA DONATES BOREHOLES TO IJEBU JESA

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

Members of Ijebu Jesa Unions’ Conference, North America Branch has donated 2 boreholes to the residents of Ogbon Ogbeje and Aramomi-Odo Oja communities in Ijebu Jesa. The projects which were …

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