The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has restated the Commission’s commitment to promoting inclusive education and empowering students with disabilities across Nigeria.
Gufwan gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Africa Students Union Club, Federal University of Gusau, during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
He commended the student leaders for their advocacy on disability inclusion within university communities, describing their efforts as “a bold step in the right direction.” He further pledged the Commission’s readiness to partner with youth-led organizations to enhance access to inclusive learning and social participation for students with disabilities.
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“The younger generation’s commitment to disability inclusion shows a promising future for our nation,” Gufwan said. “The Commission is open to partnerships that will help students with disabilities thrive academically and socially.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the Africa Students Union Club, Comrade Aminu Isa, outlined areas for collaboration, including awareness campaigns, provision of assistive devices, Braille materials, hearing aids, and leadership training for student volunteers.
Gufwan emphasized that the NCPWD would continue to engage with tertiary institutions nationwide to ensure that persons with disabilities are not excluded from educational opportunities.
