The Federal Government has reached an agreement with Gallaudet University in the United States for the establishment of a University for the Deaf either in Abuja or Sagamu, Ogun State.

The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf, which broke the news, also said that a series of meetings had been held with the National Universities Commission, Federal Ministry of Education, National Assembly leadership and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on the proposed university.

Others involved in the meetings included the African Democratic Bank, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and many other stakeholders.

The promoters of the institution said that a site visit to Gallaudet University had also been scheduled to take place between October 28 and November 1, 2019.

The National Vice President of NNAD, Mohammed Adelani, stated this in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Monday in Abuja, during a programme to commemorate the international day of sign languages.

The event was organised by Disability Inclusive Development, Christoffel Blinden Mission, Inclusive Friends Association, Abuja Association of the Deaf and Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities, with support from the National Human Rights Commission and British Council.

Adelani said, “Gallaudet University in the United States of America is the only Deaf University in the world. Many people with hearing impairment in Nigeria and Africa attend the university. It is the dream of everyone with this challenge in the world to have Gallaudet experience.

“So, to make it accessible to such class of people, Gallaudet University is making efforts to collaborate with Wesley University and Nigerian National Association of the Deaf to establish Gallaudet University campus in Nigeria so that they can have access to Gallaudet experience of all-round education.

“We are still at the foundation stage to get other relevant stakeholders from government and the international community. A series of meetings have been held with the NUC, FME, NASS, JAMB, World Bank, AfDB, TETFUND and many others.

“A site visit to Gallaudet University has been scheduled for between October 28 and November 1 2019 with many others willing to attend. It is expected to be the established at Abuja or Shagamu in Ogun State. The NUC is very much aware about the project and series of meetings have been held with the commission; they are very committed to the project.”

A joint communique issued after the event also called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, establish a commission for persons with disabilities to expedite action on inclusion process and mainstreaming disability in governance for the next level agenda.

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The Federal Government has reached an agreement with Gallaudet University in the United States for the establishment of a University for the Deaf either in Abuja or Sagamu, Ogun State.

Make FG go upgrade the College for Special Education (SPED) in Oyo for this project jare

very good

This will go a long way to give disabled people a sense of belonging. These people are often ignored or looked down upon by society. But by giving them a whole university, the Buhari Administration is telling them loud and clear, "You are one of us".

To Presidential Buhari. This might be one of your great legacies. Make sure this project is completed. Don't stop at earmarking it. Don't allow any corrupt contractor of politician spoil this for you.

And use this as a foundation to show some Nigerians who feel you are not listening to them that as father of the nation, you are a sun king that shines out the light of service and sacrifice to all.

Elchicolo:
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with Gallaudet University in the United States for the establishment of a University for the Deaf either in Abuja or Sagamu, Ogun State.

The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf, which broke the news, also said that a series of meetings had been held with the National Universities Commission, Federal Ministry of Education, National Assembly leadership and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on the proposed university.

Others involved in the meetings included the African Democratic Bank, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and many other stakeholders.

The promoters of the institution said that a site visit to Gallaudet University had also been scheduled to take place between October 28 and November 1, 2019.

The National Vice President of NNAD, Mohammed Adelani, stated this in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Monday in Abuja, during a programme to commemorate the international day of sign languages.

The event was organised by Disability Inclusive Development, Christoffel Blinden Mission, Inclusive Friends Association, Abuja Association of the Deaf and Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities, with support from the National Human Rights Commission and British Council.

Adelani said, “Gallaudet University in the United States of America is the only Deaf University in the world. Many people with hearing impairment in Nigeria and Africa attend the university. It is the dream of everyone with this challenge in the world to have Gallaudet experience.

“So, to make it accessible to such class of people, Gallaudet University is making efforts to collaborate with Wesley University and Nigerian National Association of the Deaf to establish Gallaudet University campus in Nigeria so that they can have access to Gallaudet experience of all-round education.

“We are still at the foundation stage to get other relevant stakeholders from government and the international community. A series of meetings have been held with the NUC, FME, NASS, JAMB, World Bank, AfDB, TETFUND and many others.

“A site visit to Gallaudet University has been scheduled for between October 28 and November 1 2019 with many others willing to attend. It is expected to be the established at Abuja or Shagamu in Ogun State. The NUC is very much aware about the project and series of meetings have been held with the commission; they are very committed to the project.”

A joint communique issued after the event also called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, establish a commission for persons with disabilities to expedite action on inclusion process and mainstreaming disability in governance for the next level agenda.
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This is what usually happens when you don't listen to what the people ask for. You just settle for the bizarre issues. FG will soon open a University for Criminals and the Dead.

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When they can't fund the already existing ones. Now I get the logic, shebi Buhari had ear infection sometime ago and Amechi affirmed that Buhari doesn't hear neither does he read, I have this feeling that Buhari will enrol in this university after his term, same way Obasanjo went back to school to get a Phd, but first he has to write GCE this Nov/ Dec

This is good news to read but I'll clap when the manifestation occurs!

Long overdue. Reaching out to all and sundry is the way to go

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What kind of formatting and font changes are these on Nairaland?

Wow, that's great news.

Today "FG to", tomorrow "FG to" yet after four years nothing changes.... Am not surprised




Nairaland is one of the few positive things about this country but this new font... I don't understand, God bless the admins I know its all for the best.

I dont like the new nairqland layout at alll

PotatoSalad:
The "TO" Administration

I hope nairaland 2.0 better come with new emojis.

Seconded with stickers inclusive... God bless nairaland

The Government of "we will"..
At the end of this tenure I sincerely hope to see more of "we have done so so so.... "

Lies.

Some presidents of nations who are deaf to the yearnings of their people should enrol in such school.

Lol mayb for pple like buhari....bt the existing ones you guys have are all in worst state

Unijos accommodates them nau

I just pity whoever will enroll in that university because one will end up graduating blind.

No need to dribble us... it will end up in Abuja.

Good initiative. But then sitting it in Abuja will definitely bring the impression that its made for the rich and the privileged. Ogun State is a better choice or Ondo.
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What about for the dumb, the blind and the lame? This happens when you have the dafts as leaders... When the whols world is thinking about how to integrate the disabled and give them sense of belonging, our daft leaders are coming up with policy to isolate them...

Buhari will be the first candidate cos he no dey hear word

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This will go a long way to give disabled people a sense of belonging. These people are often ignored or looked down upon by society. But by giving them a whole university, the Buhari Administration is telling them loud and clear, "You are one of us".

To Presidential Buhari. This might be one of your great legacies. Make sure this project is completed. Don't stop at earmarking it. Don't allow any corrupt contractor of politician spoil this for you.

And use this as a foundation to show some Nigerians who feel you are not listening to them that as father of the nation, you are a sun king that shines out the light of service and sacrifice to all.

Bullshit so establishing a university will make the people less backward and accomodating.

Here they go again!
Fg to. Fg to. fg to
Ah ah shwoo
We never even hear ''fg has''
There are they trying to make uni 4 deaf people instead of create jobs for them

israelmao:
Some presidents of nations who are deaf to the yearnings of their people should enrol in such school.

PMB a potential student of d University
Ride on!!!