(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) OGBUDINKPA, Ijeoma Charity; ADEMOYE, Oyediran Samnuel
Education is designed to equip the citizens with the needed knowledge and skills to contribute
to national development and students with special needs are not expected to be left out,
hence, the study investigated the special needs education and the achievement of tertiary
educational goals in Kwara State. The study adopted a descriptive research of the survey
type. A sample of 200 respondents were selected for the study, a researcher-designed
questionnaire was used to elicit data. Descriptive survey design was used for this study. The
findings of the study, among others, revealed that there was a significant relationship
between special needs education and tertiary institutions educational goals achievements in
Kwara State. Based on the findings of the study,the study concludes that greater awareness
programmes is paramount in order to provide a pathway for improving inclusivity and
accessibility. It was recommended that institutions should invest in modern educational
infrastructure, faculty training, and student support programmes to improve overall
educational goal achievement; Universities should integrate inclusive curricula, expand
disability support services, and establish partnerships with organizations specialising in
special needs education.
Key words: Special Education, Inclusion, Tertiary Institutions, Goal Achievement, Disability
Support