As governor appoints PWDs leader, Usman Bra Garbai chairman, Disability Commission
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Comrade Mohammed Abba Isa has lauded Governor Mai Mala Buni CON for signing the state’s Disability Bill into law. Comrade Abba Isa gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja, Yusuf Ali, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Digital and strategic Communications said in a statement.
The Disability Protection Bill creates a legal framework to empower PWDs, promoting their participation in society and ensuring their rights are protected. The law mandates the elimination of barriers that hinder accessibility and equal opportunities for PWDs in education, employment, healthcare, transportation and other sectors
Abba Isa described the Governor’s assenting to the bill and establishing the Yobe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities as a historic move that underscores the governor’s unwavering dedication to promoting inclusivity and ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities are upheld.
He said, “This is a remarkable step that aligns seamlessly with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes equal opportunities and the empowerment of persons with disabilities across the nation”.
“The establishment of this commission is a groundbreaking achievement that sets Yobe State as a model for others to follow in promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities.
While congratulating Usman Bra Gabai, the newly appointed Acting Chairman of the Commission, he said that the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters will collaborate with the commission and the state government to further strengthen efforts towards building a more inclusive Nigeria.
……Appoints PWDs Leader, Usman Bra As Chairman Disability Commission
Meanwhile, Governor Buni has signed the Disability Protection Bill into law, establishing a commission dedicated to addressing the needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
Governor Buni appointed Usman Bra Gabai, Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Yobe State, as the Acting Chairman of the newly established Disability Commission.
Civil society organizations, including the Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC), have commended H.E Gov. Buni for signing the bill into law, describing it as a significant step towards inclusion and empowerment for PWDs in the state.
The establishment of the Disability Commission is expected to oversee the implementation of the new law, ensuring that its provisions are adhered to across all sectors.
The Commission’s responsibilities include ensuring accessibility in public and private buildings, monitoring compliance with disability rights legislation, advocating for the inclusion of PWDs in decision-making processes, and providing support for skills development and economic empowerment programs for PWDs.
The establishing of the Commission positions Yobe State as a model for disability inclusion in Nigeria, with advocacy groups hopeful that it will inspire other states to take similar steps to promote the rights of PWDs.
