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An NGO committed to securing an inclusive society free from discrimination on the grounds of disability for persons with disabilities, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities(CCD) has commended the House of Representatives for the second reading of the Bill seeking for the alteration of sections 147, 151, 192 and 196 of the 1999 constitution, to provide for the inclusion of young persons and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in political and other appointments in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Executive Director, CCD, Mr. David Obinna Anyaele, the group also extended their commendation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila for sponsoring this bill which has set the track for the full integration of more than 31 million Nigerians with disabilities in governance.
“This is the first phase of the process of the alteration of these sections of the Constitution. We have a serious work to do around lobbying and advocacy for the passage of the bill at the Senate” he added.
“We must not forget that this is alteration of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. What that means is that it will require lobbying the 36 State Houses of Assembly to secure a two third vote across the Federation, even as we will equal engage the President of Nigeria for his assent”, he informed.
The group called on the House of Rep to accelerate the process to ensure the final passage of the Bill and seek for the Senate passage and harmonisation.
