Education
Group to train 200,000 Children
Towards the actualization of the United Nations agenda of Education for all school age children, a group has unveiled plans to train at least 200,000 children across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.
According to the National President of Forum of Inclusive Educators and Readers, FIER Onyeka Innocent, the vision of the non-profit, non -government organization include among others ;Foster Unity among educators and lovers of Education, ensure quality delivery of education to children in schools.
Integrate Special Needs Children in academic, social, medical and economic activities”.
He affirmed that this resonates with the mission statement of the group which is Advocacy for Special Needs Children to be adequately trained in schools and colleges,eliminate discrimination against Special Needs Children in our society,
empower conventional Schools economically for best performance all round and to
train and retrain teachers in schools and colleges on therapeutic courses. We believe the only way to build a prosperous future is through education. So we want to build a strong network for training children who may be disadvantaged due to no fault of theirs.Only a solid educational experience can shape the destiny of these children”.
He assured that the association cuts across ethnic, political and gender divide.
“This Association is open to School owners, Readers and lovers of quality Education who wish to impact positively on our society irrespective of their gender or ethnic group”.
The pilot edition of the training is expected to take place at the Federal capital Territory, Abuja and Port Harcourt, Rivers State before moving to other parts of the country.
According to the National Secretary of the group Ugochkwu Nwaeke, state Governments, non governmental organizations, agencies, educational institutions and individuals inclined to educational advancement are expected to partner with the agency and lend their support to make the initiative a sucess.
For ease and effectiveness of the training, Kantiyok Filibus Sambo has been appointed as the Northern coordinator, while Otunba Andrew Olamuyiwa will coordinate the South.
The training is targeted at indigent children of school age through formal training methods.
Education
Inclusive Education Boost as Deaf-Tech, Federal University of Lafia Roll Out Master’s in Disability Studies
Joel Ajayi
In a major step toward advancing inclusive education in Nigeria, Deaf-in-Tech, an initiative of Data-Lead Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) to establish a Professional Master’s Degree in Disability Studies.
The signing ceremony, held at Deaf-in-Tech’s headquarters in Abuja, featured a goodwill message from Prof. Adaka Terfa Ahon, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, who represented FULAFIA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to championing disability and inclusion in its academic innovation and planning.
The new Master’s programme will adopt a hybrid learning model, with online classes complemented by in-person sessions at Deaf-in-Tech’s training facility in Abuja. It is designed to build expertise in disability-inclusive governance, education, and development across sectors.
Executive Director of Deaf-in-Tech and Co-Founder of Data-Lead Africa, Dr. Arowolo Ayoola, described the collaboration as a “structural shift” in how institutions and professionals engage with disability issues. “The inclusion journey must begin with knowledge, and we are proud to partner with a progressive university like FULAFIA,” he said.
Beyond the postgraduate programme, the partnership will also establish a Deaf-in-Tech Club on FULAFIA’s campus — the first of its kind — to empower Deaf students with technology skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities. Additional initiatives include a ₦1 million academic excellence reward for any Deaf student who graduates with a First Class, as well as the development of a disability-accessible website and digital database for the Centre for Disability Studies, built to WCAG 2.1 global accessibility standards.
The alliance underscores both institutions’ commitment to building inclusive systems and celebrating excellence, while positioning Deaf-in-Tech as a catalyst for bridging the gap between disability and the digital economy.
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