The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is ready to host the first-ever Africa Regional Convention on Equal Alternative of Entry to Increased Schooling (ARCEAHED) in Abuja, Nigeria.
The pioneering occasion, schedule for September 16-29, 2024, goals to champion the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in increased schooling throughout the African continent.
JAMB, in its current bulletin stated the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jubrin, will formally declare the convention open, setting the tone for a transformative expertise.
The Honourable Minister of Schooling, Prof. Tahir Mamman, will grace the event because the visitor of honour, underscoring the federal government’s dedication to inclusive schooling.
It additionally said {that a} famend advocate for distinctive youngsters, Prof. Ali Tijani, President of the Nationwide Affiliation for Distinctive Kids, Bayero College, Kano, will ship a thought-provoking keynote deal with.
His phrases will encourage and problem contributors to rethink the established order and attempt for a extra inclusive future. Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, former Minister of Sports activities and chairman of the organising committee, has been instrumental in shaping this convention.
Different distinguished personalities who will share their insights and experiences embody Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebukola, Chairman of the JAMB-JEOG, and Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar and chief host.
Their remarks will present helpful views on the journey in direction of equal entry to increased schooling.
The historic occasion can even function representatives from eight African countries-Malawi, Burundi, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Egypt.
The ARCEAHED convention is a beacon of hope for a brighter future, the place each particular person has entry to high quality schooling, no matter their skills, JAMB stated.
