National Policy on Inclusive Education is designed to enhance inclusive learning of all children irrespective of the societal status. It is a situation whereby the schools were structured in a way that children with disabilities can learn in the environment with other children. There has been an going advocacy on Inclusion especially in Nigeria and Centre of Citizens with Disabilities have join the trend.
In a consultative forum on access to education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) organized by CCD in Abia State,
The Executive Director of CCD, Mr. David Anyaele, noted during the meeting that lack of access to quality and inclusive education for PWDs in Abia State is an issue of concern which required urgent remediation.
He held a stand that a functional and efficient Inclusive Education will help to reduce problems faced by Persons with Disabilities in achieving their academic goals, and at the same time maximize their potentials in the society.
The event was held to consult with relevant stakeholders ( both state actors and non-state actors) in order to emphasize the importance of accessible and Inclusive Education to Abians with Disabilities. The roles of each stakeholder were also enunciated.
The executive secretary, Secondary Education Management board ((SEMB) ably represented by Mr. Utugbo Chinwe in her remark appreciated CCD for identifying with the state in such laudable project, with a promise of full support for similar projects in the future.
