President muhammadu buhari signs disability bill into law

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On January 23, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Disability Bill into law, making Nigeria the 21st country in the world to have a comprehensive disability law. The bill, which was passed by the National Assembly in 2022, aims to promote the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigerian society.

The law, titled "The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act," prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in all aspects of life, including education, employment, healthcare, and access to public facilities. It also provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to oversee the implementation of the law and ensure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.

The signing of the bill into law is a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and accessibility in Nigeria, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of millions of Nigerians living with disabilities.

Here are some key provisions of the law:

1. Prohibition of discrimination: The law prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in all aspects of life, including education, employment, healthcare, and access to public facilities.
2. Access to education: The law requires that all educational institutions provide accessible facilities and services for persons with disabilities.
3. Access to employment: The law requires that all employers provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in the workplace.
4. Access to healthcare: The law requires that all healthcare providers provide accessible healthcare services for persons with disabilities.
5. Access to public facilities: The law requires that all public facilities, including transportation, public buildings, and public spaces, be accessible to persons with disabilities.
6. National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The law establishes a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to oversee the implementation of the law and ensure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.

Overall, the signing of the Disability Bill into law is a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and accessibility in Nigeria, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of millions of Nigerians living with disabilities.