Nigerians with disabilities seek inclusion in electoral process
Recent data for persons living with disabilities in Nigeria is hard to come by, but according to a 2018 report from the World Bank, one in six Nigerians are living with a disability. Click here to read full story
35.1m Nigerians living with disabilities – Commission
Mr. James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD), says 35.1 million Nigerians are currently living with disabilities.
Kalu advocates 5% employment quota for people with disabilities.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu ,has called for amendment of Disability Act to provide for at least, five percent quota of employment for People With Disabilities, PWDs.