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NCPWD Marks World Spinal Cord Injury Day: “Turning Challenges into Strength”

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PRESS RELEASE 5th September, 2025 NCPWD Marks World Spinal Cord Injury Day: “Turning Challenges into Strength” The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) joins the global community in commemorating World Spinal Cord Injury Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and strengthening support for people living with spinal cord injuries. This year’s observance is a solemn reminder of the resilience and courage of millions of Nigerians and countless others around the world who live with spinal cord injuries, yet continue to rise above daily challenges with dignity and strength. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, described the day as an opportunity to reflect, to advocate, and to recommit to ensuring that persons with spinal cord injuries are not defined by their limitations, but by their extraordinary strength and contribution to society. > “Spinal cord injuries change lives in an instant, but they do not erase dreams, dignity, or potential. Behind every statistic is a human story, a son, a daughter, a parent, who deserves every chance to live fully and thrive. Today, we must look beyond the injury and see the person. At NCPWD, we reaffirm our commitment to breaking every barrier, challenging stigma, and building a Nigeria where no person with a spinal cord injury is left behind.” He further called on government agencies, the private sector, health professionals, and civil society to work together in expanding access to rehabilitation, mobility aids, emergency care, and employment opportunities for persons with spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries affect thousands of Nigerians annually, often resulting from road traffic accidents, falls, and violence. Yet, with timely intervention, rehabilitation, and inclusive policies, those living with the condition can lead fulfilling and productive lives. The Commission emphasized that spinal cord injury prevention and care are not only medical issues, but matters of human rights, inclusion, and national development. As the world commemorates this day, the NCPWD urges Nigerians to stand in solidarity with persons living with spinal cord injuries, to celebrate their resilience, and to take action toward creating a society that upholds dignity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. 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.