Gov. Buni Signs Disability Protection Bill Into Law

Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State

——President Tinubu’s SSA On Disability Matters Commends Gov Buni On New Law

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has signed the Disability Protection Bill into law.

The bill also established a commission on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The Disability Protection Bill will serve as the legal framework to empower PWDs, promoting their participation in society and ensuring their rights are protected.

To accelerate the implementation of bill, Governor Buni appointed Usman Bra Gabai, Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Yobe State, as the Acting Chairman of the newly established Disability Commission.

The law mandates the elimination of barriers that hinder accessibility and equal opportunities for PWDs in education, employment, healthcare, transportation, and other sectors.

Civil society organizations, including the Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC), have commended H.E Gov. Buni for signing the bill into law, describing it as a significant step towards inclusion and empowerment for PWDs in the state.

—–Tinubu’s SSA On Disability Commends Gov Buni

Meanwhile, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Comrade Mohammed Abba Isa has lauded Governor Mai Mala Buni CON for signing the state’s Disability Bill into law.

Comrade Abba Isa gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja on Friday.

The statement read in part: “This is a remarkable step that aligns seamlessly with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes equal opportunities and the empowerment of persons with disabilities across the nation”.

“The establishment of this commission is a groundbreaking achievement that sets Yobe State as a model for others to follow in promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities”.

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