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Babagana Zulum, Borno state governor, has approved the immediate employment of 15 persons with disabilities (PWDs). 

He gave the approval at the government house in Maiduguri when he met members of the Association of People Living With Disabilities.

“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,” the governor said.

“I 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 Borno government, effective 1st May, 2024.”

Zulum also directed Lawan Abba-Wakilbe, commissioner of education, to review the activities of all schools for the visually impaired in Borno.

The governor also directed the ministry of education to work out modalities for the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education.

“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,” Zulum said.

Muhammed Mustapha, chairman of the Borno chapter of the Nigerian Association for the Blind, thanked the governor for the job offer, adding that it will improve the quality of their lives.