The visually impaired students of Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education in Wa, Upper West Region, are raising concerns about an ongoing challenge with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). For several years, from 2021 to 2024, they have not received their semester examination results, despite repeated efforts to resolve the issue.
This delay affects students from Level 100 to Level 400 and has made it impossible for them to access scholarships or demonstrate academic progress. While their sighted colleagues receive their results on time, the visually impaired students feel neglected and unfairly treated.
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Appeals for Intervention
The affected students have tried to address the issue by writing letters to UEW and their college. However, their efforts have not yielded positive feedback. Copies of the correspondence, including a cover letter from the college principal, are available as evidence.
The students are calling on the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, and other key stakeholders to urgently intervene. They believe this situation undermines their right to education and equal treatment.
Ultimatum and Next Steps
The group has issued an ultimatum to UEW, asking that their results be released by the end of December 2024. If the university fails to act, the students plan to take legal action and are seeking support from lawyers or legal experts.
A Call for Equal Treatment
The visually impaired students emphasize that they are not asking for special privileges but rather equal access to educational resources. They believe education is a right for all, regardless of disability.
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