The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Ability Life Initiative (TALI) Foundation to advance disability inclusion and accelerate the implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday at the NCPWD headquarters in Abuja, with senior directors of the Commission in attendance. The TALI Foundation team was led by its Co-Founder, Barr. Prada Uzodimma.
Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, described the partnership as a “marriage of purpose,” noting that it goes beyond paperwork to concrete actions that will break barriers and open up opportunities for the over 35.5 million Nigerians with disabilities.
“Inclusion is not a favour; it is a fundamental human right. With partners like TALI Foundation, we are confident of faster and deeper implementation of the Disability Act across the country,” Gufwan stated.
Barr. Uzodimma, on her part, expressed gratitude to the Commission for its consistent support since TALI’s inception three years ago. She added that the Foundation’s programmes focus on accessible housing, transportation, healthcare, mental well-being, and advocacy, all of which align with the Disability Act.
Both organizations will immediately begin work on the First Lady’s Stakeholder Forum on Disability Inclusion scheduled for November 2025. The forum will bring together government agencies, development partners, and disability advocates to push for state-level enforcement of the Act.
The Commission pledged to provide technical support and policy guidance to ensure the partnership delivers measurable impact.
This collaboration signals a stronger synergy between government and civil society in advancing the vision of an inclusive Nigeria.
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