24 July 2026
Ministries

Federal Government Directs Teacher Colleges to Introduce Sign Language Training

The Federal Government has directed all teacher training institutions in Nigeria to incorporate sign language education into their curricula to foster inclusive learning for children with hearing impairments. Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration, themed

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States

Maiduguri Teacher Uses Sign Language to Empower Pupils

In Maiduguri, a volunteer teacher at Yerwa Special Primary School has drawn attention for using sign language to break learning barriers for children with hearing impairments. The teacher, 27-year-old Adamu Muhammad, was trained in UNICEF’s “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) methodology, which helps educators assess pupils individually and teach according to their individual learning

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