Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Sani as his Special Assistant on sign language interpretation, a move aimed at fostering inclusive governance and ensuring effective communication with persons with hearing impairment.
Appointment Details and Rationale
The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced the approval, stating that it underscores the administration’s dedication to inclusive governance. The appointment is intended to bridge communication gaps and enhance engagement between the government and individuals with hearing impairment in all government activities.
This development aligns with the provisions of the State’s Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Law, which mandates accessibility and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities.
Ibrahim Sani’s Background and Expertise
Ibrahim Sani is a certified sign language interpreter and a trained special education teacher with over a decade of experience in teaching and disability inclusion advocacy. He served at the School for Special Education in Gusau from 2015 to 2023, where he held the position of Vice Principal Academics.
Mr. Sani holds a B.Sc. in Education in Special Education and Rehabilitation Science from the University of Jos, and an NCE in Special Education/English from the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. He was Chairman of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Zamfara State Chapter, from 2018 to 2025, and currently serves as the Northwest Zonal Coordinator of ASLIN.
Governor’s Expectations
Mr. Nakwada stated that Governor Lawal anticipates that the appointee will bring his wealth of experience to bear in advancing inclusivity and ensuring that persons with hearing impairment have full access to information about government programs and activities.
