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Election 2024: Mahama promises free tertiary education for persons with disabilities

Accra, Aug. 25, GNA – Former President John Dramani Mahama says when elected into office in the December polls his government will provide free tertiary education for all Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).

He said that would ensure that PWDs had equitable and equal access to education without any barriers or difficulties.

Former President Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Aspirant said this at his manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, Central Region.

The NDC Presidential Aspirant said his government would promote the establishment of Tertiary Endowment Funds in partnership with alumni, philanthropists and corporate Ghana, among others, to support students in public tertiary universities.

Also, he said his administration would implement a “Bed-for-All” programme by building on-campus affordable student hostels and expand accommodation facilities through Public-Private Partnerships with universities.

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