A non-governmental organisation, Juremi Foundation has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Disability Bill into law in view of its importance to people with disabilities.
The head, Public Relations of the Foundation, Aisha Abubakar made the plea in Abuja during a peaceful rally, organised to create awareness and empower the disabled.
According to her, assenting to the Bill will help the over 25 million physically challenged Nigerians.
She said the walk tagged: “Juremi – Ability in Disability (J-AID Walk)” is expected to attract over 5,000 individuals adding that the foundation is in support of the Disability Bill.
“We create awareness and sensitise the general public about the importance of creating equal opportunities for physically challenged persons in the society because there is ability in disabilities. We also empower, provide skill acquisition. We don’t want them to be beggars but to have something to give to themselves and to the society,” she…
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