A disability rights advocate Comrade Mohammed Abba Isa who is also a person with physical disability has emerged as the head of Gender and Social Inclusion, a civil society group that advocates for social equality and inclusion in the society. In an election conducted by the Network for Yobe Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (NYCSO). Comrade emerged in an election conducted which he floored three other persons. The Network of Civil Society is as a coalition of NGOs saddled with the responsibility of sharing ideas and interest to protect the right of citizens.
In a press statement sent to The Qualitative Magazine, he contested so that he will be in a position to promote social inclusion among the less privileged in the society such as women, children, PLHIV, the elderly and PWDs. He attributed that victory to Allah and assure that he will contribute his quota towards addressing permanent barriers to social inclusion in line with Yobe State Inclusive Policy instituted by Governor Mai Buni, DID strategies, UN treaties and New UN inclusive strategies for sustainable society. He calls for more acceptance and inclusion in the society.
It is the responsibility of the NYSCO to show the society how to value all members of the society. Most importantly, he implored all stakeholders to adopt the spirit of inclusiveness in their programmes to meet up the global best practices.
We at The Qualitative Magazine congratulate Comrade Isa and as the foremost disability rights advocacy magazine in Nigeria, we urge him to use his present position to advance disability rights to ensure disability inclusion.
