By Comr Yusuf Kumo.
Comrade Mohammed Abba Isa, a physically challenged person has emerged as the head of Gender and Social Inclusion, a civil society group that advocates for social equality and inclusion in the society. In an election conducted by the Network for Yobe Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (NYCSO), the physically challenged Isa defeated two others while a woman came second, he claimed in his statement sent to INN.
INN gathered that, the civil society has been referred to as a Non political association governing social conflict through rules that restrain citizens from harming one another.
In the classical period, the concept was used as a synonym for the good society, and seen as indistinguishable from the State. The Network of Civil Society as a coalition of NGOs share common interests and protect the right of citizens from any harm.
In a Statement sent to INN, he said “I won this position to promote social inclusion among the disadvantaged groups In the society. Women, children, PLHIV, elderly person and PWDs” He added.
Below is his acceptance speech:
“Alhamdulillah. I am the WINNER for the election of the office of Gender and social inclusion of the Network of Yobe State Civil Society organisations of Nigeria.
Insha Allah, I will do my best to address the issues of permanent barriers to Social inclusion in line with Inclusive Policy YOBE FIRST of Mai Mala Buni the Executive governor of Yobe State and UN treaties, DID Strategies and New UN Inclusive strategies for sustainable and strong society. We are less when we don’t include every one. I believe it’s our responsibility to show our communities the value of all people, to celebrate differences, and to take a stand for acceptance and inclusion. For us to have a strong society it has to be inclusive. I will do my best before the end my tenure Insha Allah. I appreciate your prayers and best wishes for the success of this election.
Lastly I implore the development Partners, duty bearers, INGOs, NGOs, Private organisation to adopt the spirit of inclusiveness in their programmatic activities in line with the global best practices.”