At Kebbi State School for Special Needs, Birnin Kebbi, Kuwait Blind Association has donated 150 Braille copies of the Holy Qur’an to visually impaired students.
This development aids in the reading and learning of Holy Qur’an independently.
The Special Adviser to the state governor on Religious Affairs, Engineer Imrana Ibn Usman, expressed deep gratitude to Kuwait Blind Association during the presentation.
Usman explained that the donation comprises of six-volume sets, each representing a complete Qur’an.
He said, “The Braille Qur’ans will enable visually impaired students to study the Qur’an just like their sighted counterparts, a significant step in fostering inclusivity.”
He guaranteed the school management that he would relay the institution’s challenges to the government and also, promised that the government will look into it.
He pointed out the establishment of a Special Needs Commission and the appointment of board members to help the special children.
The school’s principal, Malam Abubakar Yahaya Ambursa said, “Before now, our school did not possess a single complete Braille Qur’an.This donation has filled a critical gap, ensuring both students and teachers have personal copies.”