The Deputy Vice Chancellor, DVC, Academic of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Professor Florence Obi has condemned the act of a disabled female student being abused by a renowned Professor in the institution.
Following the alleged abuse and violation of the fundamental human rights of the physically challenged female student, the DVC pointed out that the issue has been resolved and that the institution does not discriminate against people with disabilities.
“We know that persons with disabilities have rights according to the 1948 convention, they have rights to education and nobody can stop them from accessing education. Even the 1990 ‘education for all agreement’ which Nigeria is a signatory to gives them equal rights to education. So for the University of Calabar it is disability friendly, it is inclusive in its nature” Professor Obi said.
On infrastructure, Obi said much more needs to be done in terms of accessibility for persons with disabilities, especially those using wheelchairs and added that the Varsity has developed its disability policy and that the Dean of Students Affairs is working on a disability center.
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