FG Plans Autism Centres Nationwide, Expands Specialist Training

FG plans autism centres nationwide, expands specialist training

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to establish autism centres across the six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to improve care for children with developmental conditions and reduce dependence on medical treatment abroad. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement, saying the initiative […] The post FG plans autism centres nationwide, expands specialist t…

FG expands autism programmes to 16 universities

The federal government has increased the number of universities offering autism-related programmes in Nigeria to about 16 from the previous four.   Tunji Alausa, minister of education, stated this on Wednesday during an engagement with stakeholders in Abuja, noting that the centres have been spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country.   In a statement on Wednesday by Ikharo Attah, his media aide, Alausa said the move is aimed at tra…

Alausa to Establish Six Regional Autism Centres, Expands Specialist Training to Tackle Autism Care Gap

By Kwin Israel, The Sight News The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at transforming autism care in Nigeria, announcing plans to establish six regional Autism Centres and expand specialist training in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy to address the country’s critical shortage of skilled professionals. Dr. Alausa disclosed the reforms during a stakeholders’ engagemen…

FG To Establish 6 Regional Autism Centres In 2027

FG to establish 6 regional autism centres in 2027  ‎By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government says it will establish Autism Centres in the six geopolitical zones in 2027 to strengthen autism care and expand specialist training across the country. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, disclosed this during an engagement with stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday. Alausa said the News Agency of Nigeria

Nigeria: FG establishes Autism Centres across geopolitical zones in a major reforms for autism care

WorldStage– The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has unveiled a major Federal Government initiative to transform autism care in Nigeria through expanded specialist training, targeted investments in tertiary institutions and the establishment of Autism Centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones. Alausa disclosed the development during an engagement with stakeholders and said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is in…