The Kano State government has unveiled plans to establish a commission dedicated to addressing the needs of persons with disabilities.
Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and the Disabled, shared this announcement on Monday while addressing the challenges preventing disabled individuals from fully integrating into society.
Earlier, Hannatu Suleiman Abba, a representative from the Voluntary People Support Development Initiative, highlighted the plight of over 43,000 persons with special needs in Kano State. She noted that these individuals face significant barriers in accessing healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, which contribute to their marginalization.
Representatives from other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) also called for the full implementation of the Child Protection Law. They emphasized the importance of prosecuting those who violate children’s rights, including rapists and other offenders.
In her remarks, Hajiya Amina assured the public of the governor’s commitment to these issues. She stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is actively working towards the establishment of the Disability Commission, which would address critical challenges such as the lack of access to essential services for persons with disabilities.
Additionally, the commissioner promised that the Child Protection Law would soon be domesticated in Kano State. She reaffirmed the Yusuf administration’s dedication to eradicating all forms of violence against women and children.
Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, the Technical Adviser to Governor Yusuf on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, also spoke on the matter. He revealed that the state’s 2025 “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development” includes provisions for social protection policies aimed at fostering inclusivity and improving the welfare of all residents in Kano State.
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