MDAs yet to implement Buhari’s directive three years after disability law passage of Persons Living With Disabilities in the country has called on government at all levels to quit paying lip service to their plights and match words with actions by implementing the various domestic laws and international conventions.
In a statement, yesterday, to mark the IDPD, Executive Director, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities , David O. Anyaele, observed that this year’s event is the third commemoration of the day since the passage and assent by President Muhammadu Buhari of the disability rights Act that is designed to protect the more than 31 million citizens with disabilities.
“We are concerned that 34 months after the passage of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities Act 2018, citizens with disabilities are still left behind due to none implementation of the Act by Ministries, Departments and Agencies . This is evidenced by the none provision of necessary measures to enhance access to buildings of these MDAs, and the inclusion of citizens with disabilities in their programmes and activities.
The CCD boss further urged the President to assent to the Electoral Act as it contains new provisions to address the disenfranchisement of PLWDs in the conduct of elections. “NCWD will continue to advocate the rights and needs of PLWDs and foster the effective use of ICT that are accessible, adaptive and affordable.
Keynote speaker at the DIAL event held in Lagos, yesterday, and CEO, Background Check International , Kola Olugbodi, urged the society to include PLWDs in all activities and ensure their talents are harnessed for the betterment of the community and state. “Part of our inclusive drive is to ensure that we are considered as a priority in society. For instance, in the area of the election, PLWDs should be allowed to participate in all processes of the election with some protection for the community. The inclusiveness also includes having PLWDs in politics and governance. We are Nigerians and also human beings. We are most marginalized in all facets of our society and national life, but things have to change.
Distanced working, digital skills and emotional intelligence are what businesses in Nigeria are looking for from jobseekers, according to a new report. The Labour Market Assessment 2021 report, published by Inclusive Futures, also highlighted that while these attributes are possessed by many PLWDs, job seekers feel businesses continue to consciously discriminate against them.
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