27 July 2026

special needs education

States

Ekiti SUBEB Advances Special Needs Education

The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is broadening access to basic education for children with special needs as part of efforts to meet global targets for inclusive learning. Executive Secretary, Professor Femi Sunday Akinwumi, told participants at a workshop in Ado-Ekiti that achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 on inclusive and equitable

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States

Kogi Promises Inclusive Education

The Kogi State Government has promised to provide quality education to people with special needs in the state. Wemi Jones, Kogi Commissioner for Education, stated this at the end-of-session party and graduation ceremony at the Lokoja School for the Deaf and Special Needs. Jones, represented by Mrs. Omolayo Barikisu Onasare, the ministry’s acting permanent secretary,

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Ministries

Inclusive Education Workshop Seeks Nationwide Policy Action

The Federal Ministry of Education has convened a national policy workshop aimed at accelerating inclusive education across Nigeria. Held in Abuja, the forum brought together top officials, education experts, and development partners to deepen commitment to equitable learning for all children, especially those with disabilities or from marginalised backgrounds. Discussions centred on redesigning classrooms, adapting

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Colleges

Federal Government Approves Orthopaedic Hospital, Special College of Education in Gombe

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of two major institutions in Gombe State—a Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Billiri and a Federal College of Education (Special) in Dukku. This was announced in a statement by the Director-General of Press Affairs to the Governor, Ismaila Misilli. He said the development followed the signing of two crucial

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