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UN Collaborates to Ensure People Living with Disabilities Are No Longer Deprived
UN Collaborates to Ensure People Living with Disabilities Are No Longer Deprived
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations is collaborating with Nigerian government to ensure that people living with disabilities in the country are not shortchanged neither deprived because of their condition.
The United Nations on Tuesday conveyed the Review and Validation of the Situation Analysis on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Multistakeholder Capacity-Building Workshop at the UN House in Abuja hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and had in attendance varied stakeholders.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Head of Abuja Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Abdourahamane Diallo said: “This event represents a significant moment in our collective journey toward disability inclusion in Nigeria. The Situation Analysis, conducted across selected geopolitical zones earlier this year, provides valuable insights into the status, challenges, and opportunities for persons with disabilities. It aligns with the principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and reflects our shared commitment to equity and inclusion.”
He noted that: “The analysis revealed critical findings that require immediate attention. The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, needs to be reviewed to become fully CRPD-compliant. Gaps such as the exclusion of private organisations from the 5% employment quota, lack of provisions for reasonable adjustments and assistive technology for employees with disabilities, absence of guarantees for digital accessibility, and the missing costed implementation plan need to be addressed urgently.
“This requires amendments in consultation with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and the support of international cooperation.
“It is also crucial to enhance the capacity of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to fulfill its role as an independent monitoring entity. Developing its organisational structure, guidelines, and working methods for disability inclusion, while ensuring meaningful engagement of OPDs, will be a step forward. Additionally, the significant disability data gap, particularly the lack of administrative data and its inclusion in general surveys, needs to be tackled. The government must roll out a detailed implementation plan for the Nigeria Inclusive Data Charter Action Plan, with annual targets, indicators, and budget allocations.”
He noted that: “The Revised National Policy on Inclusive Education in Nigeria (2023) is another area requiring attention, as it lacks an implementation plan. Prioritizing its rollout with a costed plan, specific targets, and indicators, in consultation with OPDs and other stakeholders, is essential to ensuring access to quality education for all.”
He said: “Today marks the beginning of a process that will ensure these challenges are addressed comprehensively.”
UN Collaborates to Ensure People Living with Disabilities Are No Longer Deprived
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.
The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.
He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).
According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.
“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.
He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.
According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.
Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.
“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.
He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.
The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
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