The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission has called on the state government to ensure the full enforcement of the five percent employment quota for qualified persons with disabilities in the civil service.
The appeal was made when the Chairman of the Commission, Comrade Sale Barde Keana, led a delegation on a solidarity and working visit to the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Isaac Danladi, at the Justice House, Lafia.
Receiving the delegation, Barrister Danladi described the visit as a welcome development and a step in the right direction. He assured the Commission of the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusivity, justice, and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in the state.
“As a Ministry, we shall continue to work in synergy with the Commission to ensure that whatever is due to it gets to the Commission without hindrance,” the Attorney General stated.
Danladi, who recalled the crucial role played by the Ministry of Justice in the establishment of the Disability Rights Commission, reaffirmed his readiness to strengthen collaboration aimed at advancing the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Nasarawa State.
Earlier, Comrade Barde appealed to the Attorney General to use his good office to facilitate the enforcement of the 5% employment quota for qualified persons with disabilities in the state’s workforce. He also advocated improved accessibility to public buildings, institutions, and social amenities to enhance participation of persons with disabilities in public life.
The Commission’s Chairman commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for his inclusive leadership and ongoing commitment to the welfare of persons with disabilities in the state.
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