Former President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his call for a more inclusive education system in Ghana, emphasizing that disability should never be a barrier to learning or opportunity.
Speaking at the official launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities Initiative, Mr. Mahama underscored the urgent need to dismantle the social and economic barriers that continue to marginalize persons with disabilities in schools and workplaces across the country.
He described the continued exclusion of persons with disabilities from education and employment as both a human and national tragedy.
“Too many Ghanaians with disabilities still face poverty, stigma, and limited access to education and livelihoods. These are not isolated problems, they represent a loss to the entire nation,” Mr. Mahama said.
The former president further noted that inclusive education is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic investment in Ghana’s development. According to him, when the nation empowers every citizen to contribute, it strengthens its own foundation for growth.
“When we exclude, we waste talent. But when we include and empower, we multiply national progress,” he added. “Our shared responsibility is to ensure that every Ghanaian, regardless of ability, has the chance to learn, to work, and to serve.”
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to promote social inclusion and equal opportunity for all citizens, particularly those living with disabilities.
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