Ghana Launches Committee for Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities
A new committee, co-chaired by Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Abass Apak and President of Ghana Federation for Persons with Disabilities Joseph Atsu Humadzi, has been established under the leadership of Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu. The committee aims to provide free tertiary education for persons with disabilities.
Iddrisu has been at the forefront of ensuring the active involvement of persons with disabilities and relevant stakeholders in policy design and execution. He facilitated consultations with key institutions such as Parliamentary Select Committees, Vice Chancellors Ghana, and civil society organizations to refine the No Fees Stress Initiative. Under his guidance, the Ministry of Education adheres to the principle 'Nihil de nobis, sine nobis', involving those affected by policy decisions in shaping solutions.
President John Dramani Mahama commended Iddrisu's exceptional leadership and commitment to inclusive education policies. He praised Iddrisu's 'people-first leadership', which has strengthened Ghana's efforts to make tertiary education more accessible and equitable.
Iddrisu's remarkable leadership and policy direction have been instrumental in advancing the government's No Fees Stress and Free Tertiary for Persons with Disabilities initiatives. The establishment of the committee and the successful pilot phase of the No Fees Stress Initiative demonstrate his dedication to inclusive education and the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
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