Zulum Approves Employment Of 15 Persons With Disabilities

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria Saturday, April 27th, 2024

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have degrees, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates.

The governor gave the approval in Maiduguri on Saturday at the Government House when he met with members of the Association of People Living with Disability.

“I am delighted to note that despite your disability, you people are not lazy; you decided to pursue your education, and for this, I want to commend you.

“I have directed the Commissioner of Education to process your application for employment for my approval immediately.

“I want to bring to your kind notice that you should be on the payroll of Borno Government effective 1st May, 2024,” he said.

The Governor directed education commissioner Lawan Abba-Wakilbe to review the activities of all schools of the blind in Borno in order to train more people with disabilities.

Zulum also ordered the Ministry of Education to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education in Bama.

“I am happy that they have obtained their qualifications in different specialisations. Let’s strengthen the College of Education in Bama to start delivering courses on special education,” Zulum said.

Earlier, Alhaji Muhammed Mustapha, Borno Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Association of the Blind, expressed gratitude to Zulum for approving employment for his members.

Mustapha thanked him for the efforts toward uplifting the living standards of such persons in the society.(NAN)