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NCPWD Partners with Peace for Humanity Foundation on ?70 Billion Farm Cities Project

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Press Release 23rd August, 2025 NCPWD Partners with Peace for Humanity Foundation on ?70 Billion Farm Cities Project The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Peace for Humanity Foundation to mobilize ?70 billion for the establishment of farm cities dedicated to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The proposal was formally presented on 22nd August 2025 at the Commission’s headquarters. Receiving the delegation, the Executive Secretary, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to fostering initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods and full inclusion for the disability community. He emphasized that “it is established beyond reasonable doubt that there is ability in disability,” noting that PWDs possess extraordinary talents, energy, and resourcefulness that can meaningfully contribute to national development. The Executive Secretary further highlighted Nigeria’s projected population growth to nearly 300 million within the next 25–30 years, stressing that food security will be a national priority. He urged for collective efforts, including the active participation of persons with disabilities, in building a self-reliant and food-secure nation. The farm cities initiative, to be piloted across six states, is designed as an integrated agricultural hub with facilities for: Crop and animal farming (including poultry, fishery, dairy, and feed production) Skills acquisition centers (ICT, tailoring, electricals, barbing, and more) Scholarships for children of PWDs and those with special needs Recreation and sports arenas for PWDs Special healthcare and insurance programs Unlike conventional farms, farm cities incorporate multiple livelihood opportunities, training centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring holistic empowerment and economic participation of PWDs. The project enjoys the royal patronage of HRH Aminu Ado-Bayero, Emir of Kano, and financial backing from AA Rano, reflecting strong national support for its vision of inclusion, unity, and sustainable development. The Executive Secretary assured that the Commission will work closely with the Foundation to ensure the success of this landmark program and to guarantee that PWDs are fully integrated into Nigeria’s agricultural and economic growth. Signed Ishaku Kigbu (anipr) Head, Media & Publicity National Commission for Persons with Disabilities

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.