The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following a strategic engagement with the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA) at its headquarters in Abuja.
During the visit, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, commended KASPA for its proactive efforts in supporting vulnerable groups, particularly Persons with Disabilities. He stressed the Commission’s resolve to deepen collaboration with state agencies and stakeholders to improve the reach and effectiveness of disability-focused interventions nationwide.
Hon. Gufwan disclosed that the estimated number of Nigerians living with disabilities has increased from 35.5 million to over 38 million since he assumed office, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated and inclusive policies. He noted that partnerships such as the one with KASPA are critical to ensuring that no Person with Disability is left behind.
“We are committed to working with KASPA and other stakeholders to build an inclusive society where Persons with Disabilities can fully participate and thrive,” Gufwan stated.
KASPA, established in 2025 by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, was created to coordinate and implement social protection programmes in Kano State, with a focus on poverty reduction, social inclusion, and livelihood enhancement across the state’s 44 local government areas. The agency also works to improve synergy among government ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure effective delivery of social protection services.
The Director General of KASPA, Dr. Fatima Abdul Abubakar, expressed appreciation for NCPWD’s support and reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to disability inclusion. She revealed that KASPA currently operates a Disability Department responsible for implementing targeted social protection programmes and announced plans to establish a Kano State Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
According to her, the proposed commission will enhance outreach to Persons with Disabilities across all local government areas and strengthen data management systems for effective planning and implementation.
“This initiative will enable us to better serve Persons with Disabilities in Kano State and ensure that our interventions are data-driven and impactful. We look forward to a productive partnership with NCPWD to advance disability rights and social protection,” she said.
The meeting marks a significant step towards reinforcing institutional collaboration between the federal and state governments in advancing inclusion, equity, and sustainable development for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria.
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