Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, CCD have urged women with Disabilities to join politics and shorten the struggle for women with disabilities participation in governance.
The Executive Director, David O Anyaele disclosed this in a press statement released on Monday in commemoration of international women’s day
Anyaele expressed concerned that Women with disabilities in Nigeria have continued to struggle for equal opportunity, access to healthcare and education as well as respect for their human rights.
He said “CCD reaffirm its position for a better society for women most importantly women with disabilities, whom the society has long neglected and excluded without attention.
“We call on women with disabilities in Nigeria to continue to challenge the systems and institutions to ensure access to employment and empowerment, elimination of all forms of gender-based violence, and secure sexual reproductive health rights in order to maximize their potentials.
“This is the time for women with disabilities to join politics. There are lots of opportunities for women with disabilities in the political arena as speaking outside the policy table would prolong the struggle for women with disabilities participation in governance.”