Ayeeshat J Ahmad Aminci Radio
The Joint Clusters of Kano State Persons with Disabilities, under the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Kano State Chapter, have distanced themselves from a recent protest and press conference organized by an interest group.
The group, claiming to represent persons living with disabilities, demanded the creation of a disability commission in Kano State.
Making it known to Aminci radio in The statement sign by Musa Muhammad Shaga,JONAPWD chairman.Abdulrahman Ubah Daushe,chairman of spinal cord injury association Kano.Musa Muhammad kura chairman of National Association for the Blind. Yahaya A Yahaya Chairman National Association for physical challenge Kano.Chairman of IDEA Da’u Saidu and Hajiya Mariya Albino Association Kano
However, the Joint Clusters and JONAPWD leadership rejected this approach, stating they were not aware of the protest and did not participate in it. Instead, they chose to utilize the open communication channel provided by the Abba Kabir yusif administration, which has allowed their complaints and concerns to be directly and swiftly addressed by the government.
The Joint Clusters highlighted significant strides made in improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the leadership of His Excellency, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Key achievements include:
- Institutionalization of PWDs Affairs: Bringing all Persons with Disabilities Associations under the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, providing a direct channel of communication between the Kano State Government and PWDs.
- Direct Government Support: Substantial support provided to PWDs, including assistive devices, medical consumables, palliatives, and direct cash transfers.
- Support for Special Day Events: Generous support for World Disability Day, International Day for Spinal Cord Injury, and World Stick Day for visually impaired individuals.
- Empowerment and Inclusion: Distribution of tricycles, diapers, and wheelchairs, as well as implementation of free education for PWDs and their siblings.
While supporting the idea of a disability commission, the Joint Clusters proclaimed Kano State as the most disability-friendly state in Nigeria, recognizing the positive impact of the government’s initiatives for PWDs. They commended the efforts of the Kano State Government under the leadership of H.E Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf and urged all members to distance themselves from protests, instead embracing the government’s open communication channel.
