By Adam Muhammad, Gusau
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE Project) Zamfara state office has vowed to strengthen disability inclusion in the implementation of its project in the tate.
The State Project Coordinator Hajiya Saadatu Abdu Gusau made the assertion during a meeting with Zamfara State leadership of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities(JONAPWD) in Gusau Tuesday.
Gusau who was represented by the Deputy Project Coordinator Dr. Salisu Dalhatu opined that Zamfara AGILE Project commits to improving disability inclusion in the implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment AGILE Project.
According to her, the AGILE project under her watch will bring together all stakeholders from disability-focused NGOs, CSOs, Development Partners and government agencies to ensure workable strategies for improved inclusive, impressive and equitable project outcomes.
“Zamfara AGILE Project is committed to identifying barriers to access for persons with special needs with a view to fostering collaboration with organisations that can support AGILE Project in bridging the identified gaps”. She hinted
The Coordinator explained that the project plans to rehabilitate Schools for Special Education in the state as part of inclusive efforts towards ensuring better future for the girl child regardless of the disability status.
She commended the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities(JONAPWD) urges for more support and prayers for the actualisation of Governor Dauda Lawal’s mission on the declaration of State of Emergency on Education for the sustainable development of Zamfara State.
Speaking earlier, the State Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities(JONAPWD) Dr. Bilyaminu Umar described as unfortunate the experience of neglect and partiality which continues to make the life of people with needs more unpleasant.
Dr. Bilya assured more support to AGILE for effective implementation by engaging and enlightening members of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in the state on the enrollment, re-enrollment, retention and completion of secondary school education.
