The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to make tertiary education free for all persons with disability if elected in the 2024 general elections.
During an interaction with the clergy in the Western North Region, Bawumia acknowledged that scholarships are available to all students, but emphasized that his government will prioritize scholarships for persons with disability.
“We are giving scholarships to every person, but I am going to dedicate some of the monies to our scholarship secretariat and the GET Fund to provide free tertiary education; both tuition and accommodation to every person with a disability who makes it into the university so they can all benefit,” he said.
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He noted that the scholarship will cover both academic and residential fees for all persons with disability from 2025.
Bawumia also called upon the clergy to intercede and prevent politicians from compromising the nation’s peace for their political gains.
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He stressed the importance of unity and religious tolerance, emphasizing that his respect for all religions was instilled in him from his home.
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