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Miss Maryam Zakariyau, an HND 1 Marketing student with special needs at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has been awarded a full scholarship due to severe financial hardship. This means she will no longer have to worry about paying her tuition fees. According to the institution's management, the scholarship was made possible by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's initiative to support people with special needs in the state. Maryam's case touched the management deeply, prompting them to grant her the scholarship quickly. The scholarship includes a living stipend to cover her day-to-day expenses while she studies.

The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Abdul Mohammed, announced the scholarship during a visit by representatives of students with special needs. He reaffirmed the institution's commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment, stating that they want to ensure no student is denied access to education due to financial constraints. The institution has cracked down on unregistered schools in recent years to make life more bearable for people with special needs in the state. Abdul Mohammed also announced that Maryam would receive a living stipend to cover her day-to-day expenses throughout her studies. This will help her focus on her studies without worrying about her living costs.

Speaking earlier on behalf of the beneficiary and the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Abdulazeez Muideen, a student of the polytechnic, expressed gratitude to the polytechnic for their compassionate and swift response to Maryam's plight. He described the scholarship as a life-changing intervention that has lifted a significant burden from the student and her family. Muideen also appealed for further measures to support students with disabilities, including improved accessibility to campus buildings and enhanced educational support. The representative further called on the management to approve the establishment of a formal association for students with disabilities, which would cater to their collective interests and provide a unified platform for advocacy.

According to the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Maryam's condition has made it difficult for her to complete her academic programme due to financial constraints. However, with this scholarship, she now has the opportunity to complete her studies and achieve her academic goals. The institution has also promised to consider other students with special needs who are facing financial difficulties.

The scholarship is part of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's initiative aimed at making life more bearable for people with special needs in the state. This initiative has been well-received by the public, with many praising the governor for his commitment to supporting people with special needs. The initiative has also raised awareness about the challenges faced by people with special needs and the need for more support systems to be put in place.

We are grateful to the polytechnic for their compassionate and swift response to Maryam's plight. We believe that this scholarship will make a significant difference in her life and enable her to complete her studies.

Abdul Mohammed, Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic

The institution has also pledged to continue introducing welfare initiatives to support students with special needs. The management has assured all students with disabilities that their requests will be carefully considered and that they will continue to strive to make the institution more inclusive.

Key Facts:

  • Maryam Zakariyau is an HND 1 Marketing student with special needs.
  • She was awarded a full scholarship by the management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
  • The scholarship includes a living stipend to cover her day-to-day expenses while she studies.
  • The Rector of the institution, Abdul Mohammed, announced the scholarship during a visit by representatives of students with special needs.
  • Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's initiative aimed at making life more bearable for people with special needs in the state.
  • The Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has welcomed the initiative and called for further measures to support students with disabilities.