Bawumia will Prioritise Special Needs Education – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has affirmed that the 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is committed to prioritizing special needs education in Ghana. Speaking during a press conference held on Tuesday, April 9, Aboagye outlined Dr Bawumia’s plans to enhance the quality of education for individuals with special needs.

According to him, Dr Bawumia intends to address the pressing need for improved education and support for people with special needs across the country. Central to this initiative is the recruitment of one thousand special education teachers, coupled with comprehensive re-training programs for existing teachers to equip them with the necessary skills to effectively work with special needs students.

“Under Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership, we are committed to training more speech and language therapists, as well as occupational and behavioural therapists,” he said.

Miracles Aboagye highlighted the challenges faced by people with special needs, noting that they often rely on support from others to navigate daily life. He underscored the significance of creating an enabling environment where individuals with special needs can access appropriate care and educational opportunities.

“Visit our hospitals; observe how individuals with special needs interact with medical professionals. Ideally, every healthcare facility and public space should have specialized therapists to support them,” Aboagye said.