Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) has questioned the genuineness of KFC’s public apology, saying it lacks clarity.
The group expressed it’s disappointment in a tweet shared on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday.
The tweet reads, “Thank you for your belated apology that seems to lack genuineness and clarity.
“We are very disappointed that an organization of your caliber can continue to play with words on a matter of national interest like this.
“It is worthy of note that not a single word of “disability” is mentioned throughout your statement. Could this be termed as the level of hate and discrimination you nursed towards persons with disabilities? We certainly hope not.
“We wish to advise you to review or develop a disability-inclusive policy and publish same in national dailies as well on your website.
“We also urge you to conduct capacity building program for all your staff on disability inclusion as a matter of urgency.
“Furthermore, we hope you will also channel part of your CSR towards improving the lives of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.
“Finally, as much as we won’t support the sack of any staff, we certainly hope you will effect mild punishment on any erring staff to serve as deterrent to others.”
The group also added that the organisation is interested in training KFC staff on disability inclusive practices if they wish.
“We are interested in training your staff on disability inclusive practices if you wish.”