- ECOWAS Commission donates essential items to Dzorwulu Special School.
- Donation supports students with special needs, aligning with ECOWAS's inclusion agenda.
- ECOWAS Representative commends school's dedication to children with disabilities.
- Donation demonstrates ECOWAS's commitment to social inclusion and development.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has demonstrated its commitment to supporting human capital development and social inclusion by donating provisions and stationery to the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra. The donation, which was made as part of this year’s ECOWAS Day celebration, includes a wide range of essential items such as rice, salt, gari, sugar, sachet water, cooking oil, canned fish, beverages, soap, matches, toothpaste, toilet rolls, sanitary pads, books, pencils, pens, eraser, sharpeners, and other items.
The ECOWAS Resident Representative, Baba Gana Wakil, presented the items to the school on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of supporting special schools as part of the government’s efforts in human capital development. He noted that the donation aligns with ECOWAS’s social inclusion agenda, which aims to support young people with special needs.
Mr. Wakil expressed his delight at the opportunity to identify with and support the young people who are the focus of the 49th ECOWAS Day celebration. He emphasized that despite their condition, students in the school are the future of ECOWAS and will eventually go to universities and contribute to the region’s development.
The ECOWAS Resident Representative promised to maintain a connection with the school and continue supporting them, as young people with special needs are an integral part of the development agenda of the regional bloc. He commended the school for its dedication to providing education and support services to children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other special needs.
The Headmaster of the School, Frederick Tetteh, expressed his gratitude to ECOWAS for the donation, noting how it would help the effective running of the school, especially in terms of feeding. He assured the ECOWAS team that the items would be used judiciously and expressed hope that the Commission would sustain the relationship it had built with the school.
The Dzorwulu Special School is a special education school that provides education and support services to children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other special needs. The school plays a vital role in providing opportunities for these children to reach their full potential and contribute to society.
The ECOWAS Commission’s donation is a welcome gesture that will go a long way in supporting the school’s efforts to provide quality education and care to its students. The donation demonstrates the Commission’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and promoting social inclusion in the region.
The visit by the ECOWAS Resident Representative and the donation of provisions and stationery are a testament to the Commission’s dedication to supporting human capital development and social inclusion. The Commission’s efforts to support special schools like Dzorwulu Special School are crucial in ensuring that all children, regardless of their abilities, have access to quality education and opportunities to succeed.
The ECOWAS Commission’s donation will have a positive impact on the lives of the students and staff of Dzorwulu Special School, and the school is grateful for the support. The Commission’s commitment to supporting social inclusion and human capital development is laudable, and it is hoped that this donation will be the start of a long-term partnership between ECOWAS and the school.
The ECOWAS Commission’s donation to Dzorwulu Special School is a heartwarming gesture that demonstrates the Commission’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and promoting social inclusion. The donation will have a positive impact on the lives of the students and staff of the school, and it is hoped that this will be the start of a long-term partnership between ECOWAS and the school.
