The Kano State Government says it was committed to uplifting the living standard of Persons with Disabilities in the State.
This was reiterated by the permanent secretary office of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Yahaya Bichi today at the two days workshop on Stakeholders engagement meeting with committee for the implementation of Kano State Persons with Disability Law organised by Child Development Grant Program (CGDP) held in Jigawa state.
Representing the SSG Alhaji Usman Alhaji the PS said Governor Abdullahi Umar Gandje signed the 4th of December 2018 and there was an implementation framework that was drafted in collaboration with the SSGs office.
According to him the meeting is aimed at reviewing the implementation framework, develop a road map and action plan for implementation of the law as well as provide recommendations to the State Government.
In her opening remarks, the Program Manager for CGDP , Stella Esedunme explained that, CGDP aims at strengthening and all inclusive social protection systems said there is a red to ensure that PWDs are given opportunities to achieve their full potentials in live wished participants fruitful deliberations.
The Representative of PERL said inclusion is an important aspect of governance across broad even though initially it suffered neglect but in the last few years there has been a lot of awarness. He commended Kano State Government for the opportunity.
There were presentations from Alhaji Rabiu Abdullahi Director Partners SSG’s Office and An overview on the need for inclusion- A case for Disability Specific Law.
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