Kano – The Blind Section of the Special Education School Tudun Maliki Old Students Association convened its Annual General Meeting on Sunday at the school’s premises in Kano, drawing a gathering of alumni, guests, and advocates for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The event held on April 6, 2025 in Kano provide a platform for discussions on key issues affecting the blind community and the association’s ongoing mission to champion inclusivity and empowerment.
Speakers Advocate Unity, Integrity, and Inclusion
In his remarks, Comrade Sani Yusuf, former Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kano State Chapter, called for stronger cooperation among blind alumni. He emphasized the power of unity in advancing accessibility and social inclusion.
Bilkisu Ibrahim, a lecturer at the Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies, spoke on the importance of integrity and fostering healthy, respectful relationships between women and men within disability-focused movements.
The Director of S.E.S Tudun Maliki, Malam Nasiru Dahiru Durumin Iya, lauded the association’s efforts and urged its leaders to continue mobilizing old students to foster a spirit of unity and collective progress.
New Leadership to Emerge in June
In his update, Association Chairman Abdulhamid Muhammad thanked attendees and announced that the association will hold elections for new leadership on June 14, 2025. He emphasized the association’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and urged greater involvement from all stakeholders.
Call to Action
The association’s Public Relations Officer, Hamza Aminu Fagge, reaffirmed its mission to promote the rights and welfare of blind students across Kano State. “We encourage all stakeholders to join us in this vital cause for inclusion and empowerment,” he said.
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