The Centre for Disability Entrepreneurship and Public Policy (CDEPP) commended the Government of Ghana for launching the Free Tertiary Education Initiative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
In a statement issued in Accra, CDEPP congratulated President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu for this policy intervention, describing it as a major step forward in promoting inclusive education and social equity.
The initiative represents a significant policy milestone that will help remove longstanding barriers to higher education for persons with disabilities.
CDEPP noted that by providing free access to tertiary education, the government is empowering a marginalized community to develop its full potential and contribute to national development.
Author's summary: CDEPP praises Ghana's free tertiary education initiative for persons with disabilities.