Stakeholders have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review its framework on the access and participation of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria’s electoral process. The recommendation emerged on Wednesday from a meeting reflecting on the findings of the Political Inclusion Index, a rapid assessment of how well election stakeholders are complying…
The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has begun processes toward the domestication and implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, disclosed this at a three-day workshop on rights-based approach to disability-inclusive development, government and public policy. The…
The United Nations (UN) Women and other stakeholders on Monday, called on Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri to assent to the bill promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Adamawa. Mrs Amina Bello, the National Programme Officer, UN Women, made the call during a policy dialogue on Enhancing Inclusion of Women with Disabilities (WWDs) in…
