CCD Urges Nationwide Support For Implementation Of Disability Rights Act
The Centre urged Nigerians to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind, but are given the opportunity to participate in every aspect of life, and their rights protected and respected.
Godwin Unumeri, Acting Director of CCD in a statement said that the Centre which led the passage of the Act, remains committed to raising public awareness and advocating for the inclusion of persons with disabilities across all sectors.
He said that a series of events aimed at furthering advancement of disability rights have been planned.
“The aim of this commemoration is to increase public awareness of the National Disability Act and its provisions, to celebrate the progress made in the last six years, and to call for further action in accelerating its implementation.
“We also seek to engage all relevant stakeholders, including the government, civil society, and the private sector, in advancing inclusive policies and practices that support PWDs. This includes promoting greater community support for disability inclusion, improving accessibility, and ensuring the active participation of PWDs in decision-making processes.
AdvertisementUnumeri called on the relevant ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), as well as the private sector and the public to prioritise the implementation and enforcement of the Act, ensuring that persons with disabilities are able to fully participate in society.
“This includes their right to accessible physical structures, inclusive education, employment opportunities, transportation systems, political participation, healthcare services, and safety in all situations of risk, violence, emergencies, and natural disasters among others as enshrined in the Act.
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