NATIONAL NEWS
Monrovia — The President of the University of Liberia Association of Students with Disabilities (ULASD), Perkins Boye, has commended the University of Liberia (UL) for the successful conduct of its 2025 Entrance Examination, while raising urgent concerns over the treatment of a visually impaired candidate.
Speaking to reporters in Monrovia on Wednesday, Boye described as historic the successful passage of three candidates with disabilities in the entrance examination held on November 22, 2025.
He said this marks the first time in Liberia’s history that students with disabilities have officially passed the highly competitive examination under standardized and accommodated conditions.
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“This outcome represents tangible progress,” Boye said. “It signals an emerging reality that students with disabilities are not only capable but fully ready to contribute to Liberia’s academic and professional landscape. The University of Liberia must embrace this reality and institutionalize inclusive practices.”
The ULASD President applauded both the university administration and the successful candidates, stressing that accessible education remains a cornerstone of national development.
He noted that accommodations such as extended time, Braille materials, and scribe services played a critical role in enabling the candidates to perform effectively.
However, Boye expressed deep concern over the treatment of Mr. Dablo, a physically challenged candidate who, according to the association, encountered serious challenges during the examination process. He said Mr. Dablo, who required specific accommodations, reportedly had his answers improperly shaded on the multiple-choice answer sheet—an error ULASD claims misrepresented his actual performance.
“The efforts and potential of Mr. Dablo have been undermined by an administrative oversight,” Boye stated. “If the university fails to revisit his results promptly, this could amount to a waste of valuable human and financial resources invested in his participation.”
ULASD is calling on the University of Liberia’s Board of Trustees and the Examination Committee to urgently review Mr. Dablo’s case, re-evaluate his submitted answers, and consider a re-marking process in consultation with disability inclusion experts.
The association also renewed its call for stronger national disability governance, urging the Ministry of Education and the National Commission on Disabilities to enforce full compliance with the Persons with Disabilities Act across all educational institutions.
