The Kano State Government says People With Disabilities, PWDs, in the State will benefit from the state government overseas scholarship scheme as long as they possess the requisite qualifications.
“We will surely offer scholarships to those with First Class and Second Class Upper degrees, including those with disabilities, to encourage them to become productive citizens and live meaningful lives.”
The State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa disclosed this on Thursday while responding to comments made by officials of Mercy Corps and Coalition of Disabled Self Advocacy Network Group, two non-governmental organisations, who jointly visited him in his office.
According to the Commissioner, “It is part of the current administration’s policy to ensure fairness and equal access to education for every indigene of the state, in line with international conventions.”
He said that the government would also look into the possibility of setting up inclusive schools in parts of the state, even as opportunity will be explored to provide inclusive facilities in existing public schools.
“This is to make sure that people with disabilities are carried along in our development plans.”
Doguwa stressed that, as part of the determination to support PWDs, the state government recently offered 150 NECO examination registration forms to them, urging beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity to ensure better living standards.
The Commissioner further promised that the state government will not relent in partnering with NGOs to improve the welfare of the people.