By: Adebayo Usman
The Kwara State Government has approved the immediate admission of visually impaired girls into Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, offering free education, feeding, and accommodation to strengthen inclusivity in education access.
Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, announced this on behalf of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, stressing that the policy reflects government’s determination to reduce out-of-school children across the state.
Olohungbebe said the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Four, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education for all, without discrimination or barriers to learning.
Quoting Governor AbdulRazaq, the Commissioner stated: “This decision is a bold step to guarantee no child is left behind in Kwara. Every child, regardless of physical challenge, deserves quality education and opportunity.”
The commissioner emphasised that the new policy will open learning opportunities for visually impaired girls, promote social equity, tackle exclusion, reduce inequality, and consolidate human capital development across Kwara State.
