Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni, has signed the Disability Protection Bill into law.
He also established a commission dedicated to addressing the needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
The Governor appointed Usman Bra Gabai, Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Yobe state, as the Acting Chairman of the newly established Commission.
The Disability Protection Bill creates a legal framework to empower PWDs, promoting their participation in society and ensuring their rights are protected.
The law mandates the elimination of barriers that hinder accessibility and equal opportunities for PWDs in education, employment, healthcare, transportation, and other sectors.
Civil society organizations, including the Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC), have commended Buni for signing the bill into law, describing it as a significant step towards inclusion and empowerment for PWDs in the state.