Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kano State Chapter have joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) The 3rd of December is observed annually to promote the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities and to take action for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and development.The theme for this year is “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”.
NAWOJ Chairperson Kano State Chapter, Bilkisu Ado Zango
In a statement signed by the NAWOJ Chairperson Kano State Chapter, Bilkisu Ado Zango highlighted that, people with disability have been amongst the most vulnerable populations during the current COVID-19 outbreak due to many health, social and environmental barriers, discriminatory attitudes and inaccessible infrastructure.
NAWOJ Kano State called on Government at all levels to strengthen the framework on disability inclusion in order to ensure sustainable inclusive development.
