The Office of the Deputy President of the Senate has expressed appreciation to Engr. Abdul D. Haruna, a disability advocate and former Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Kano chapter, for his contributions to the development of a National Spinal Cord Injuries Policy.
In a letter signed by Mrs. Ngozi Nkemdirim, Special Adviser on Administration to the Deputy President of the Senate, the lawmaker conveyed gratitude to Haruna for his active participation in the Constitution Amendment Committee Public Hearing held in Kano.
The letter further noted that the memo submitted by Haruna during the public hearing would receive “favourable attention” in the drafting of final bills to be submitted to the Senate for consideration.
“The Deputy President of the Senate conveys his gratitude to you for your participation… your memo submitted at the hearing will receive favourable attention in the making of the final bills,” the statement read in part.
The Deputy President’s office also extended best wishes and recognition to Haruna for his continued advocacy in championing disability inclusion and pushing for policies that improve the welfare of persons living with spinal cord injuries in Nigeria.
The move marks another step in the Senate’s engagement with disability advocates as part of broader efforts to strengthen legal frameworks promoting inclusion and protection for persons with disabilities across the country.
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