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Campus News2 min read2026-04-25

Special Needs Education in Nigeria: An Overview

Special needs education is an integral part of Nigeria's educational framework, with institutions operating under both public and private ownership. The National Policy on Education defines categories of individuals with special n...

Azeez

Azeez

25 Apr 2026

Special Needs Education in Nigeria: An Overview
Key takeaways
  • Special needs education is an integral part of Nigeria's educational framework, with institutions operating under both public and private ownership.
  • The National Policy on Education defines categories of individuals with special needs, encompassing visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical and health impairments, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and speech and language impairment.
  • Further classifications within the policy, last revised in 2013, include learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, the gifted and talented, and albinism.

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