FG reiterates commitment to people living with disabilities

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to support and provide conducive environment for people living with disabilities in the country.

This came as it expressed concern over ineffective implementation of some portions of Persons with Disability Act, saying a lot needed to be done.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, speaking at a press conference to commemorate the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, noted that giving the needed support to the persons living with disabilities and their leadership was important for the realization of their potentials.

According to Farouq, doing so would equally enable them live a fulfilled live and make meaningful contribution to societal growth and development.

She noted that taking such step will be in line with the implementation of the 2030 Development Agenda.

The minister added that committing to the realization of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, the Federal Government remains committed towards doing her best to cater for the needs of all her citizens, persons with disabilities inclusive, for national development; where no one is left behind.”

Farouq explained that Nigeria as a member nation of the UN joins the comity of nations to mark this day in line with the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3 of October 14th, 1992 which proclaimed 3rd December of every year as “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”.

She further said:”This is to achieve the aims of awakening the consciousness of all member states towards encouraging and promoting activities that will bring issues of disability in the front burner in both national and international circles, as well as celebrating Persons with Disabilities.