The Katsina State Government has announced it’s desire to introduce a well-funded free education scheme to people living with disabilities studying in tertiary institutions.
Muntari Sani, Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Masari on People Living with Disabilities, said the government already offers free education to people with special needs in primary and secondary schools.
“The present administration has completed all arrangements to finance the education of our physically challenged persons in tertiary institution across the country.
“We are trying to place them on a special package that will assist them to further their education without tears.
“So far, we have purchased JAMB forms for 20 physically challenged persons and they will seat for the exam any time in from now,” he said.