The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing policies geared towards fostering inclusivity in its education systems and guaranteeing better welfare for the people with Disabilities in the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, gave the assurance in Ado Ekiti during an event commemorating the International Albinism Awareness Day; the programme which was celebrated by her office in collaboration with the Office of Disability Affairs.
The event attracted over 300 persons with albinism from the 16 local government areas and Local Council Development Authorities (LCDAs), reflecting the government’s sustained commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Addressing participants, Princess Agboola explained that the government is working out modalities that would give more sense of belonging to all students with special needs in Ekiti.
She maintained that Ekiti state would not be left out in the Federal Government’s plans to facilitate one education system for all across the country, irrespective of people’s physical and social differences.
She urged parents to regularly engage with their children’s schools to discuss strategies for supporting their specific challenges, emphasizing that collaboration between parents and educators was key to effective inclusion.
