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Only 4,000 of 35m persons with disabilities registered in Nigeria – Commission

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5 months ago

December 13, 2023

Kano- The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has said that only 4,000 out of 35.5 million persons living with disabilities registered with the commission for their Permanent Certificate of Disability.

Mr James Lalu, Executive Secretary of the commission, stated this on Monday in Kano during the issuance of permanent certificates to PWDs in the North-West region.

Represented by Ikem Uchegbulam, Director of Compliance and Enforcement of the commission, Lalu said the programme was to sensitise PWDs on the benefits of certification.

He said the exercise was in line with Section 22 of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities(Prohibition)Act 2018.

According to him, PWDs can obtain a permanent certificate from the commission, while temporary certifications for those unable to use a body part are being issued by medical doctors.

“In addition to acting as a means of identification, the act has made the certificate a legal requirement for obtaining remedy from the law court, hence the need for possession of the certificate,” he said.

He urged all Nigerians living with a disability to obtain the certificate to fully access its benefits.

Lalu said only PLWDs with valid certificates could receive and seek treatments as stated in the Disability Act.

The Secretary urged the public to seek the right advice from the commission in respect to the construction of accessible structures for PLWDs.

Malam Musa Muhammad, Chairman, Joint National Association of People With Disabilities in Kano State, who spoke on behalf of the members lauded the commission for exercise as well as promoting the disability inclusion.

He urged public and private institutions to ensure that infrastructure friendly facilities were made available to aid their movements.

The Chairman also enjoined their members to register and collect the certificate, adding that only PLWD’s with valid certificates could receive and seek treatments as stated in the Disability Act.

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Kano-Kaduna-Abuja Passengers Spent Night In Kaduna Due to Traffic Jam

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12 hours ago

May 13, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Some passengers traveling from Abuja to Kano found themselves stranded in Gwanin Gora town, Kaduna State, due to a traffic jam.

An eyewitness and passenger, Dr. Lado Bala, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER that they had been stranded since 3 AM with no indication of movement.

Regarding the cause of the traffic jam, Dr. Bala mentioned that it may be attributed to an unknown accident that occurred further down the road.

As of the time of reporting, no security agency had responded to clear the jam.

The Kano-Abuja-Kaduna Express is a major Nigerian road that links Northern and Southern Nigeria.

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Nigeria Tracker Congratulates Sarkin Bai Mansur Mukhtar On Wedding of His Daughter Amina

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22 hours ago

May 12, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

The wedding ceremony

The management of Nigeria Tracker Communications, publishers of Nigerian Tracker online newspaper, has extended its congratulatory message to the family of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank ,Dr Mansur Mukhtar on the wedding of his daughter, Amina Mansur Mukhtar.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of the leading online newspaper, Abbas Yushau Yusuf.

The wedding fatiha and solemnization which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had in attendance family, friends, and well-wishers, with a dowry of $1000.

On behalf of the board of directors of Nigeria Tracker Communications, we wish the couple a happy married life and Allah’s blessings, and success to the entire Sarkin Bai of Kano’s family, Dr. Mansur Mukhtar.

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My Successors Have Jettisoned My Progressive Ideas-Says Jonathan

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2 days ago

May 11, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said some of the progressive ideas he instituted during his tenure were jettisoned after his exit from office.

Jonathan who was the President from 2010 to 2015, stated this while speaking as Chairman on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State.

The former president who said he ensured that women were admitted into the Nigeria Defence Academy, recalled that he faced serious challenges but had his way as the president of the country.

He said it is worth noting that women have become an integral part of the military set with some of them going ahead to become some of the best jet fighters.

He said, “I recall the challenges faced by women in the military. But as President, I directed that the Nigeria Defence Academy commence admission of women into the institution.

“However some of the ideas, which could have helped in the technological development of the country were jettisoned. “

The former President who noted challenges faced by women in various career fields, advocated that limitations against women’s progression in their chosen fields of endeavour should be eliminated.

He also called for the recalibration of the nation’s school curriculum to prioritize skills acquisition, and technology and de-emphasise certificates.

The ex-president explained that emphasis on skills acquisition and technology in all fields of the country’s educational system was the way to go to hasten the development of the country.

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