By Uzair Adam Imam
The Borno State Government has employed 15 people with disability who have undergone formal educational system.
The new employees were said to have obtained bachelor’s degree certificates, NCEs, diplomas, and vocational training certificates.
The state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, was disclosed to have approved their employment with effect from May 1, 2024.
The governor commended their efforts for not being lazy, and despite their disability, they decided to pursue education.
He directed Commissioner of Education Lawan Abba Wakilbe to review the activities of all the blind schools in Borno State in order to train more people with disability.
Zulum also ordered the Ministry of Education to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education Bama.
Borno State Branch Chairman Nigerian Association of the Blind, Mohammed Mustapha, expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for approving employment for his members.