The speaker of the House of Representative, Tajudeen Abbas has raised concerns over the state of implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities prohibition act in Nigeria.
This is as he expressed sadness that only 19 states have so far domesticated the act since it was signed into law in 2019.
Represented by the deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu at the occasion to mark the 2024 world Disability day, the speaker called on States yet to adopt the act to do the needful.
Stating that PWDs face a high level of discrimination, the speaker pledged the commitment of the 10th House of representative to ensure the provision of the act regarding education, employment and the prohibition of discrimination are enforced.
On his part, the United Nations resident coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Malick Fall, assured of the UN support for PWDs in Nigeria.
In her welcome remarks, the Founder and Executive Director Cedar Seed Foundation, Lois Auta said the theme of the WDD commemorated every December 3, highlights the urgent need for disability-inclusive policies and practices to ensure no one is left behind.
President Bihari in 2019 signed into law the Disability act which prohibits all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities.
