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Disability inclusion initiatives in Nigeria

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Nigeria has undertaken several initiatives to improve the rights and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through training and institutional reform. In Oyo and Lagos states, efforts focused on specialized training. The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) conducted workshops for security agencies, such as the Nigeria Police Force, Force and the Nigeria Immigration Service, to promote inclusive service delivery and protect civic rights. Organizers emphasized the need for security sector reforms that move toward actively protecting the participation of PWDs. Simultaneously, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) provided digital citizenship training to over 100 PWDs, covering cybersecurity cybersecurity, data protection, and assistive technologies to facilitate participation in the digital economy. At the national level, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has moved toward systemic improvements. In Abuja, the Commission urged government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to identify and remove accessibility barriers to ensure services are provided with dignity. barriers. The NCPWD also launched a coordinated program in the Federal Capital Territory to assess, prescribe, and distribute assistive devices to 562 children across 12 institutions. Advocacy has recently expanded to address media representation and policy integration. implementation. In Osun State, the Community Advancement Initiative for Self-Reliance (CAI4SR) urged journalists to move away from avoid ‘pity’ reporting and derogatory language to combat stigma, noting that legislation alone has not yet resolved community challenges. stigma. In Lagos, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) emphasized the need for safeguarding, specifically protecting the privacy of children with disabilities on social media. Furthermore, stakeholders are pushing for disability inclusion the Ogoni Association of Persons Living with Disabilities (OGAPWD) has demanded representation in broader legislative frameworks. During a UNESCO-convened consultation federal dialogues regarding oil exploration in Abuja, experts argued Ogoniland, noting that inclusion must be integrated into policy from PWDs face the outset. In Ibadan, calls were made same environmental degradation as the rest of the population. Finally, stakeholders have urged the government to update better implement the Nigeria Climate Change Act 2021 National Policy on Inclusive Education (Revised, 2023) to address the unique vulnerabilities of PWDs barriers like inaccessible facilities and ensure they are included in climate resilience efforts. inadequate teacher preparation.

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