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NCPWD and JONAPWD Reaffirm Commitment to Promoting Rights of Persons with Disabilities

NCPWD and JONAPWD Reaffirm Commitment to Promoting Rights of Persons with Disabilities The National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) and the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the well-being of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. In a meeting held in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, emphasized the need for effective leadership and collaboration to promote the rights and well-being of PWDs. Gufwan appealed to the Federal Government, stakeholders and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) to continue advocating for the rights of PWDs. He also highlighted the need for accurate data on PWDs in Nigeria, soliciting the support of JONAPWD and other OPDs to gather adequate data. This data will help foster maximum support for PWDs in Nigeria says Gufwan. The Executive Secretary emphasized the importance of compliance with the Disability Law to achieve an inclusive society. He expressed his desire for PWDs to have access to free education, employment opportunities, healthcare services, and access to assistive devices. Gufwan stated that removing man-made obstacles is crucial to creating an inclusive society where no one is left behind. The President of JONAPWD, Abdullahi Aliyu, reiterated the organization's commitment to representing the interests of PWDs in Nigeria. JONAPWD pledged to give the Commission maximum cooperation to strengthen their advocacy efforts for PWDs. The NCPWD and JONAPWD's renewed commitment to promoting the well-being of PWDs is a significant step towards achieving a more inclusive society in Nigeria. Ishaku Kigbu Head: Media & Publicity National Commission For Persons With Disabilities 12-02-2025

Collection of conditional cash transfer through National Social Safety Net coordinating Office (NASSCO).

A document containing the structure of the Commission, vision, mission, core values goal and objectives was created.

Visibility to NCPWD and also Promote the celebration of Persons with Disabilities by Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

Facilitation of Persons with Disabilities in social protection programs

Advocacy to the transport service providers (Road, Rail and Airlines) to ensure proper inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and the review of airlines policies to accommodate rights and needs of Persons with Disabilities.

A communique developed on how to foster co-operation between the Commission and the Disability community on the smooth running of the Commission’s programs.

Improved access to Covid 19 vaccination

An environmental scan of disability data to provide evidence on the status of nationally representative data disaggregated across the Economic, Political, Social and Health Sector across the country was collected, analyzed and validated by Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.

Strengthening Disability Act for Accessibility of Services for Person with Disabilities.

A guidance note was developed and validated which will be published soon to guide in the implementation of the disability act in creating access to service for person with disabilities.

Promotion of local production of Assistive Technology, Ensuring accessibility and affordability of Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities.

CHAI, NCPWD develop Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment (CCA) Report.

The Development of Assistive Technology product list for Nigeria using the WHO guidance.

Improved knowledge on advocating and programming for Disability Inclusive Development.

An ongoing plan to partner with Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to improve access to VRS for Deaf Persons.

A document was created on minimum accessibility standard that will ensure compliance and enforcement of accessibility for persons with disabilities

Processing and resolution of issues of noncompliance to sections 28 &29 of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Acts 2018.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture has appointed a PWD as desk officer and the Federation of Public Service Games have included five sporting Games into the FEPSGA games in compliance with the provisions of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018.

The purpose of IPPIS project was to procure, implement and integrate solution that will improve the effective and efficient transactional services, enhance the confidence in payroll cost and budgeting, and improve management reporting and information.