The Board, leadership and members of Arewa Disability Forum (ADF) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. James Lalu on his appointment as Executive Secretary and Administrative Head of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) which has just been constituted by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
THE ADF, in a statement signed by Comr. Musa M. Musa on behalf of its Chairman, said the appointment was thoroughly deserving, considering his extensive experience and leadership prowess demonstrated in his previous positions including as two term Special Adviser to Plateau State governor on Disability Affairs, former member and Chairman Plateau State Disability Right Commission, former representative of persons with disability at All Progressive Congress national convention and presently as National Disable leader.
“We have no doubt that with this versatility of experience and leadership at both state and national, you are poised to providing exemplary leadership to the Community of persons with disabilities in the country, especially in fast- tracking national Integration, Development and sustaining disability inclusion in politics, the statement read.
The Forum also added that Dr. Lalu’s appointment couldn’t have come at a better time, just as they urged him to use all the instrumentality of your office to bring lasting peace to the leadership crisis bedeviling the umbrella body of PWDs, the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD).
“We will strengthen our resolve and be more innovative to work with you and the Commission in ensuring that peace in disability community is sustainable.
“Dr James just like one plus one naturally makes two, your new job easily found a deserving contender like you. Also always remember that it wasn’t destiny that got you a new job, it was your courage and desire to make your own destiny that pushed you forward.
“Once again kindly accept the congratulations of all our members; we look forward for a rewarding engagement,” the ADF said.
The ADF is disability-led association with membership across all the nineteen northern States of the Federation with headquarters in Kaduna state.