Appoint supervisors on PWD issues, APC chieftain begs LG chairmen

A member of the All Progressives Congress Nationwide Working Committee, Tolu Bankole, on Monday, pleaded with the 774 native authorities chairmen throughout Nigeria to nominate supervisors on issues referring to Individuals with Disabilities.

Bankole stated the advice if carried out, would make sure the inclusion of PWDs on the grassroots degree, significantly as democratically elected leaderships are actually in place throughout the nation.

He made the plea in a press release issued in Abuja on Monday.

His attraction comes barely three months after the Supreme Court docket affirmed the fitting of native governments to obtain month-to-month allocations instantly from the federation account.

The apex court docket granted full autonomy to the 774 native governments within the nation as stipulated within the 1999 Structure (amended).

Nevertheless, the APC nationwide chief, saddled with PWD issues, argued that the appointment of supervisors for issues referring to Individuals With Disabilities in native authorities administration would promote equality and the struggle in opposition to stigmatisation.

He stated, “We’ve got noticed over time that regardless of steady appeals and engagements, the present construction in lots of native authorities areas displays a regarding exclusion of PWDs in management and decision-making roles. To bridge this hole, we attraction that every LGA appoint a supervisor — ideally a person with a incapacity —to function a liaison between the federal government and the PWD group.

“Native governments are the closest degree of presidency to the individuals and their insurance policies influence day by day lives. But, many LGAs lack direct illustration of PWDs of their management. An appointed supervisor in every native authorities, ideally a PWD, would function a vital voice for the group.

“They will equally advocate for his or her wants and be certain that insurance policies are carried out consistent with the Discrimination Towards Individuals with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018. It is a essential step towards addressing the prevailing exclusion of PWDs in our governance.”

The APC chieftain concluded by urging all LGA leaders and stakeholders to help the initiative, including that it’ll mark a big step towards constructing an inclusive and equitable society for all Nigerians.