The association of lawyers with disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN) on Thursday November 5, 2020 began implementation of its Enugu Project on “Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Enugu State” supported by the Disability Right fund.
The President of ALDIN, Barrister Daniel Onwe
The meeting featured a press conference highlighting the details of the project and a call to action for implementation of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 in Enugu state as well as the promulgation of Enugu specific disability law.
Barrister Ikem Uchegbulam presenting a paper
Present at the conference were several media houses including but not limited to BBC, AIT, CHANNELS, RADIO NIGERIA, VANGUARD, and other local stations and media outfit. Persons with Disabilities and Organizations of persons with Disabilities participated in their numbers.There was another session of paper presentation on “Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals” and “Overview of the UNCRPD” presented by Barr. Yusuf Iyodo and Nkem Uchegbulum respectively. The papers were followed by question and answer session.
Barrister Yusuf Iyodo facilitating at the event
Participants expressed their excitement stating that the organization of the events and quality of presentations were outstanding and impactful.