Former Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Ambassador Munirat Favour Abdullahi, has led a university delegation on an educational visit to the Special Education Centre, Yelwa, Bauchi State, to inspire students with disabilities and promote inclusive education.
The visit, which took place on Friday, featured interactive sessions with students on education, technology, career opportunities and university life. Members of the delegation spoke on various topics, sharing their personal experiences and academic journeys, while engaging the pupils through practical demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions.
The students actively participated in the discussions, expressing excitement and curiosity as they explored different learning and career opportunities. The team also highlighted the achievements of persons with disabilities in leadership and professional fields, citing examples of deaf judges, a senator who uses a wheelchair and other successful individuals with disabilities to encourage the pupils to pursue their dreams without limitations.
The delegation commended the school’s management for its efforts in creating an accessible and comfortable learning environment for students with disabilities. They also discovered that the pupils were actively exploring different areas of technology, participating in competitions and recording notable successes.
In a demonstration of mutual learning and inclusion, members of the visiting team also had the opportunity to learn basic sign language from the students.
Reflecting on the experience, Ambassador Munirat Favour Abdullahi said the pupils left a lasting impression on the delegation through their resilience, determination and positive outlook on life. She noted that despite the challenges they face, the students remain committed to dreaming, learning and pursuing their aspirations.
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