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Coalition call Airport operators to provide roads for Persons with Disabilities

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1 year ago

February 1, 2023

Florence chima addressing newsmen

Coalition of Disability Organisations in collaboration with some organizations have called on airline industry to provide accessible roads for Persons Living With Disabilities in nation’s Airports.

Executive Director of CCD, David Anyaele, made the call on Tuesday at a one-day sensitisation program me for airline operators in Kano.

Our correspondent reports that the collaborative organizations were Centre for Citizens with Disabilities(CCD) and Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIA)

Anyale who was represented by Coalitions Administrative Manager, Mrs Florence Chima, said the programme was aim to sensitize Airline industries on the need to provide easy access roads to airport for persons living with disabilities in the Nigeria.

He said that Persons living with disabilities were often faced with lack of amenities at airports while such as ramps wheelchairs, inaccessibility to restrooms and at times denied chances to travel.

“ There had been numerous accounts of outright denial of air travel rights, as well as humiliating and degrading treatment of persons with disabilities at the nation’s airports,’’ he said.

According to him, the Disability Rights Act, is hinged on the provisions of the Act prohibiting discrimination against persons Living with disability, signed into law in 2018 by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said that the act provides for the person with disability the right access to the physical environment and buildings on an equal basis with others.

“Section 14 of the Act also demands that “all airlines operating in Nigeria must ensure accessibility of their aircraft to persons with disabilities.

“Make available functional wheelchairs for their conveyance, assist them to get on and off board in safety, and ensure they are accorded priority while boarding among other demands,” he said.

Earlier, the chairman Spinal Cord Injury Association (SCIAN), Mr Matepo Abdulwahab, said there is the need to put logistics for the persons Living with disabilities, make the structures accessible to them without double cost.

“We are calling for a accessible format like, brail, large or bold print audio , visual and use of sign language interpreters for various languages,” Abdulwahab said.

He also appealed for enlightenment programmes at all nation’s airports for People living with disability.

Head of customer services, Aminu Kano International airport Kano, Hajiya Zuwaira Yahaya, assured the stakeholders that the grievances would be forwarded to the government for action.

She who assured Persons living with disability that they would be accorded due attention at nation’s airports and therefore urged them to report any case of discrimination to customer service desk.

“You are at our hearts and you have the right to challenge bad service,”she added.

In her speech, the Executive Director, Gender and Disability Inclusion Advocacy Center (GADIAC), Rabi Gezawa, has called for the special Training for Airport operators to handle persons living with disability as well as creating sensory rooms to assist them.

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Dangote Cement places premium on Community engagement, sustainability in Host communities

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7 hours ago

May 13, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Alhaji Aliko Dangote

Dangote Cement Plc, is prioritizing community engagement, empowerment, and environmental stewardship to sustain its upward trajectory,

The cement manufacturing firm said it believed that true progress is measured not only by economic prosperity but also by the holistic development of all stakeholders.

The Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc Obajana, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin, who disclosed this during a media chat in Obajana, said that the relationship between Dangote Cement and its host communities and other stakeholders transcends transactional exchanges as it is built on a foundation of trust, mutual respect, and shared aspirations.

“The communities in which we operate are not just beneficiaries; they are our partners in progress,” he affirmed.

While reaffirming the company’s commitment to its host communities, Nawabuddin, who recently moved from the Ibese plant, emphasized that the company would collaborate with key stakeholders in Obajana to implement impactful projects.

He said crucial to the vision is the empowerment of residents through skills development and capacity-building initiatives. “We recognize the importance of equipping community members with the requisite skills to thrive in today’s competitive landscape,” Nawabuddin asserted.

The Dangote Cement boss said this will enhance employability and foster entrepreneurship among youth and women in the host communities.

With a steadfast commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, Nawabuddin outlined initiatives to strengthen the bond between Dangote Cement and the communities. He emphasized that the company views its host communities as partners.

“In terms of community engagement, we will hold meetings to explore avenues for supporting them, including opportunities for businesses and contracts. The communities are integral partners for us. Through dialogue with them, we aim to execute significant projects that will bring them lasting benefits,” he stated.

Nawabuddin also stressed the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in Dangote Cement’s operations. “We are custodians of the environment, and it is our duty to ensure that our activities leave a positive impact on the ecosystem,” he added.

Nawabuddin explained that in addition to socio-economic development is the importance of addressing security concerns in the host communities. He said through collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies and community-based initiatives, security risks will be mitigated, and the well-being of residents will be upheld.

“We are working closely with local authorities and community leaders to enhance security measures and create a safe and conducive environment for all,” he added.

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

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22 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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1 day 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.