Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disabilities who underwent formal educational system and obtained degree certificates, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates.

The governor gave the approval in Maiduguri on Saturday at the Government House when he met with members of the Association of People Living with Disabilities.

He stated, “I am delighted to note that despite your disabilities, you people are not lazy; you decided to pursue your education, and for this, I want to commend you. I have directed the commissioner of education to process your applications for employment for my approval immediately. Therefore, I want to bring to your kind notice that you should be on the payroll of the Borno Government effective May 1, 2024.”

The governor directed the state commissioner for education, Lawan Abba-Wakilbe, to review the activities of all the blind schools in Borno to train more people with disabilities.

Mr Zulum also ordered the ministry of eEducation to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education, Bama.

“I am happy that they have obtained their qualifications in different specialisations. Let’s strengthen the College of Education in Bama to start delivering courses on special education,” Mr Zulum said.

Earlier, Borno Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Association of the Blind, Muhammed Mustapha, expressed gratitude to Mr Zulum for approving employment for his members.

Mr Mustapha thanked him for prioritising efforts toward uplifting the living standards of such persons in society.

(NAN)