The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive education and empowering students with disabilities across Nigeria.
Gufwan made the pledge while receiving a delegation from the Africa Students Union Club, Federal University of Gusau, who paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
He commended the student leaders for prioritizing disability inclusion and recognizing the rights of persons with disabilities within their university communities, describing their initiative as “a bold step in the right direction.” Gufwan assured the delegation of the Commission’s full support in advancing educational and social inclusion for students with disabilities.
“Your visit and commitment to promoting disability inclusion within your campus communities show that the younger generation is ready to drive positive change,” Gufwan stated. “The Commission is open to partnerships that will enhance access to inclusive education and empower students with disabilities to thrive academically and socially.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the Africa Students Union Club, Comrade Aminu Isa, said the proposed collaboration with the NCPWD would serve as a major intervention to uplift students with special needs and promote a more inclusive society.
He outlined several areas where the Union seeks partnership, including awareness and sensitization campaigns, provision of mobility aids and assistive devices, access to Braille learning materials, and leadership training for student volunteers on disability rights and peer support.
Hon. Gufwan reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to work closely with student-led organizations across Nigerian universities to ensure that persons with disabilities are not excluded from educational opportunities and campus life.
“This synergy represents a meaningful partnership that will empower students with disabilities and strengthen our collective mission of building an inclusive Nigeria—one where every individual has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute regardless of their disability,” he added.
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