The Chairperson of the United Nations Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilty UNCRPD, Barr.Danlami Basharu paid a visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons With Disability, Mr. James Lalu in his office on Monday the 9th of November. This meeting was the very first for both men since the appointment of Mr. Lalu as the ES.
In a press statement signed by Dooshima Pius-Ikerave, Chief press secretary/ Head Media & Publicity unit, Office of Executive Secretary NCPWD, Danlami congratulated the ES on his appointment and stated that he was looking forward to a very robust working relationship between the Commission and UNCRPD. He also assured the ES that the Commission could count on him and UNCRPD for his support and valued contribution to the progress and growth of not just the Commission but the entire Disability community in Nigeria
In his remarks, the ES, NCPWD appreciated the Chair of UNCRPD for coming to visit him. He affirmed that this was yet another testament to Mr Basharu’s unwavering commitment and passion for the advancement of the Disabilty cause not just in Nigeria but the world at large.
The ES opened that it was critical for key stakeholders within the Disabilty community and beyond to come together to work for the sake of achieving the Inclusion agenda. He assured Mr. Basharu that the Commission was more than ready to take on the responsibilities for which it was set up and he believed that with the support from Mr. Basharu and other eggheads like him he was confident that the Commission would grow in leaps and bounds.
