Ghana Takes Steps To Provide Free Tertiary Education For Persons With Disabilities

Haruna Iddrisu (middle) in a group photo with members of the Federation

Source: Africa Publicity

The Government of Ghana is taking steps to ensure an inclusive access to free tertiary education for Ghanaian citizens living with disabilities.

Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, appealed to members of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations to register with the country’s Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) to enable them to benefit from the free tertiary education initiative promised by President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Mr. Iddrisu in a speech during a recent meeting with the Federation, Ghana’s Education Ministry was gathering data on persons with disabilities through the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to ensure effective implementation of the inclusive policy.

Mr. Haruna Iddrisu addressing the F

The Federation had called on the Minister to follow up on President Mahama’s campaign pledge to introduce inclusive education programs that cater specifically to students with disabilities.

Mr. Iddrisu emphasized the Ghanaian government’s commitment to providing accessible and equitable education for all, stating that the initiative is in line with President Mahama’s broader resetting agenda.

He says “The best of John Mahama is ahead of us and not behind us. To measure John Dramani Mahama, let’s measure him today and in the future.”

The Education Minister added “The president will honour the spirit and letter of his pledge.”

According to him, a committee will be formed to develop a roadmap for implementing the free tertiary education initiative for persons with disabilities.

He says the committee will be chaired by Deputy Minister Clement Apaak and include the SLTF CEO, the Federation’s president, and two additional representatives nominated by the Federation, including at least one woman.

President of the Federation, Joseph Atsu Homadzie, thanked the government for its ongoing support and appealed for greater investment in accessible infrastructure and assistive technologies to enhance educational outcomes for persons with disabilities.