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Common men contribute to the maintenance of institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.
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Solution
Higher institutes of learning like universities require a lot of funds for their maintenance. These funds often come from the community’s taxes, through the Government students should remember the fact a good proportion of these funds come from farmers, peasants, and coolies who did not enjoy even schooling facilities. These illiterates but cultured men willingly face discomforts to ensure a better life for the younger generation. These common men contribute to the development and maintenance of institutes of higher education.
“Every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education.”
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