In a heartwarming initiative to promote inclusive education, Advocacy Centre for Development has donated tricycles to school age Persons With Disabilities, enabling them to move easily to school.
According to Team Lead Ibrahim Yusuf, the organisation identified the beneficiaries through community outreach programmes.
He said, “We aimed to ensure inclusion and provide opportunities for children with disabilities to access education without barriers. A child should not be denied schooling because of their status or disability level.”
A 12-year-old Sadisu Ali, who had never attended school due to his disability is set commence his educational journey.
PERISCOPE NIGERIA reports that his father plans to enroll him in school by September.
“He could not crawl to school because of the distance, aside from the challenge of communication due to his tongue. But with this provision, we hope to solve one of his problems, and he’ll be able to write his common entrance exam,” Yusuf added.
Yusuf disclosed that the donation is part of AC4D’s commitment to addressing humanitarian problems and promoting social impact, stressing that the donation highlights the importance of accessibility in education and the need for inclusive programs that cater to students with diverse needs.
“By providing mobility aids like tricycles, organizations can empower PWDs’ students to access education and reach their full potential,” he urged.
