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Description

The planning research and statistics department of the National Commission for Persons with disabilities is headed by the Director and has two units planning and programs as well as Research and statistics. These units work hand in hand with other departments of the commission to ensure smooth running of activities.

Functions

Research into the internal organization and operational modalities of NCPWD.

Collation and compilation of statistics relating disability issues and Associations or groups in clusters around the country.

Study of projects/programmes proposals from MDAs relating to disabilities.

Formulation, analysis, review and updating of Annual report, medium term Strategy, Master plan for the disabled community.

Preparation of scorecard for Monitoring and Evaluating research conducted on disabled persons across the country.

Development of implementation plan for the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

Preparation of perspective plans which include short term, medium term and long-term plan articulation and defense.

Development of priorities and operational plans for budget related matters.

Routine collection and analysis of information to track progress against set plans to check compliance to established standards.

Development of monitoring and evaluation tools, instruments and activities in line with universal best practices.

Collate operational records of the commissions e.g. annual, bi-annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly performance evaluation Taking inventory of the Commission's activities.

Manages the website of the Commission

Conduct research on various disability phenomena Nigeria as approved by the Commission.

Conducts further analysis on any survey conducted by the Commission or NGOs, CBOS, Consultants, MDAS etc.

Conduct a data collection exercise in order to measure relevant information of persons with disabilities in Nigeria, Responsible for the review of the National policy on disability.

Analyze the existing policies of the Commission with the view to enhance their implementations.

Collate operational records of the Commission e.g annual, bi-annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly performance evaluation. Taking inventory of the Commission's activities

Articulation and publication of annual, bi-annual and quarterly reports of the Commission.

Archiving all research production and publications of the Commission

Technical training and development of staff.

Liaison with relevant departments of the Commission.

Provide information and background materials to relevant ministries, departments and agencies, NGOs partners on request.

Meetings, seminars, workshops pertaining to records. reporting and training

Manages the website of the Commission.

Populating the website with approved information.

Monitors the users and various uses of the website

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.