The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have equal access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba Gufwan, gave this assurance while welcoming a delegation from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in Abuja on Wednesday.
Gufwan expressed his appreciation for CHAI’s contributions to the Commission’s efforts in improving the lives of PWDs.
He further emphasized the Commission’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with CHAI to enhance access to assistive devices and healthcare services for PWDs.
“We look forward to working with CHAI to identify innovative solutions to address the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Nigeria,” he stated.
On her part, CHAI’s Program Manager, Zainab Tukur, congratulated Gufwan on his appointment and reaffirmed CHAI’s dedication to improving access to assistive technology for PWDs in Nigeria.
She highlighted CHAI’s collaboration with the NCPWD and the Federal Ministry of Health in developing a comprehensive five-year assistive technology scale-up plan and investment case. This initiative provides a strategic roadmap for improving access to assistive devices and healthcare services for PWDs and individuals with medical conditions across Nigeria.
A key milestone of this partnership was the development of standardized specifications for assistive products, which was submitted to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) last year. This led to the publication of 19 assistive devices under the Nigeria Industrial Standards, marking a significant step toward ensuring quality and compliance in assistive technology.
CHAI’s ongoing collaboration with the Commission underscores its commitment to inclusive healthcare and assistive technology accessibility. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to bridge existing gaps in healthcare services and assistive device availability, ultimately improving the quality of life for PWDs in Nigeria.
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