The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Ghanaians to end discrimination against children with special needs and ensure their full integration into national life.
She highlighted that children with special needs possess unique talents and abilities that must be nurtured rather than overlooked, stressing the importance of greater inclusion and acceptance.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the remarks on Friday, February 20, when she joined pupils of the New Horizon Special School to mark their 2026 Fun Day and Games celebration.
“It’s all about recognising the differences we have. And it’s about looking at all the differences and bringing them together, almost like cloth weavers. They bring all the strands together, and it is when they are all together that the pattern comes out,” she said.
The Vice President commended the school’s management, parents and caregivers for their dedication and commitment to supporting the children. She also praised the institution for engaging pupils in sports and other physical activities to promote their health and overall well-being.
As part of the event, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang donated 50 boxes of soap and several boxes of sanitary pads to support the school’s activities.
