This is to create awareness about the Discrimination against persons with disabilities( Prohibition) Act 2018. We will be publishing it in episodes as it was summarized by Disability Rights Advocacy Centre (DRAC) and published by Alabaraonye Kenneth.
DO YOU KNOW THAT : PART VIII – APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND OTHER STAFF.
- There shall be an Executive Secretary for the Commission who shall have the qualifications and experience needed to carry out the work of that office. The person must be a person with disability, and shall be responsible to the Council for the carrying out of the work of the Commission.
- The Council will employ an adequate number of staff needed to carry out the work of the Commission.
- The staff of the Commission are entitled to pension, gratuity, and any other retirement benefit in line with the Pension Reform Act.
- The Commission shall submit an annual report of its activities to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation not later than 30th June of each financial year. A copy of its audited accounts and a copy of the annual report shall be sent to the National Assembly. Responsible Bodies: The Governing Council of the Commission.
