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<p>The Executive Director of the Empowerment Initiative of Persons with Disabilities, EIPWD, Muhammad Abubakar Enagi, has called on the Niger State Government to urgently implement and operationalize the Niger State Disability Commission to address the challenges facing persons with disabilities across the state.</p>
<p>In a statement signed by Enagi and made available to journalists, the group appealed to the Niger State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, relevant ministries, agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to expedite action on the commission.</p>
<p>According to the statement, Niger State, despite being one of the largest states in Nigeria with thousands of persons living with disabilities, remains the only state in the North-Central region without a functional Disability Commission.</p>
<p>The organization noted that persons with disabilities in the state continue to face barriers in accessing education, healthcare services, employment opportunities, social protection programmes and participation in governance.</p>
<p>The PWD group described the establishment and full implementation of the commission as a critical step towards promoting equity, inclusion, and the protection of the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.</p>
<p>It stated that a functional commission would provide an institutional framework for coordinating disability affairs, monitoring the implementation of disability-related laws and policies, advocating for accessibility, and ensuring that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into the state’s development agenda.</p>
<p>While commending the efforts of the Niger State Government in promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, the EIPWD urged authorities to prioritize the speedy implementation of the commission.</p>
<p>“The time to act is now. Persons with disabilities in Niger State deserve a strong institutional framework that protects their rights, amplifies their voices, and guarantees their inclusion in all aspects of society,” the statement read.</p>
<p>The group added that the implementation of the commission would align Niger State with national and international best practices on disability inclusion and provide renewed hope to thousands of persons with disabilities across the state.</p>
<p>It stressed that the commission is not merely a policy initiative but a demonstration of government’s commitment to ensuring that no person with a disability is left behind in the state’s development agenda.</p>
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