Tag: #InclusiveNigeria
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LAGOS, UNICEF PARTNER TO MAKE EVERY CHILD COUNT WITH UNIVERSAL BIRTH REGISTRATION
UNICEF and the Lagos State Government are teaming up to ensure every child in Lagos is registered at birth—the first crucial step to protecting their rights and unlocking access to healthcare, education, and social services. At a recent Multi-Sectoral Stakeholders’ Dialogue, UNICEF’s Chief Celine Lafoucriere hailed Lagos for its impressive 94% under-five birth registration, the…
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FG COMMITS TO DISABILITY INCLUSION WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Nigeria takes a bold step to ensure accessibility and equal participation for Persons With Disabilities. Presidential aide Mohammed Isa unveiled the National Certificates of Compliance under the Disability Act 2018, requiring contractors to meet disability standards before contract approval. The initiative aims to enforce building accessibility, promote accountability, and foster an inclusive society, with calls…
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UN URGES NIGERIA TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DISABILITY ACT FOR INCLUSION
UN calls for bold action to protect rights and dignity of 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, UN Coordinator Muhamed Fall stressed the need to move from law to action on Nigeria’s Disability Act, aligning with UN disability rights frameworks. Despite some progress, more effort is needed to remove barriers…
