It is gathered that the Deaf Community in Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja, called for the support of the Federal Government to establish special university for the over 17 million deaf people in the country.
Dr Khadijat Rashid, team leader of the association for the deaf in Abuja, made the call when some members of the association paid courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah.
Rashid also the Dean, School of Education, Business and Human Services, Gallaudet University, Washington, said the establishment of the university was important to help the hearing impaired citizens have access to learning in the country.
She said many deaf people, who were Nigerians, were opportuned to work with the Wesley University owned by the Methodist Church, Nigeria.
“We want the Nigerian government to establish deaf universities in Nigeria that will help the over 17 million deaf citizens service their needs.
“We therefore seek the efforts and support of the ministry and the Nigerian government to
Dr Khadijat Rashid, team leader of the association for the deaf in Abuja, made the call when some members of the association paid courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah.
Rashid also the Dean, School of Education, Business and Human Services, Gallaudet University, Washington, said the establishment of the university was important to help the hearing impaired citizens have access to learning in the country.
“We want the Nigerian government to establish deaf universities in Nigeria that will help the over 17 million deaf citizens service their needs.
“We therefore seek the efforts and support of the ministry and the Nigerian government to