The Eighth Annual Disability Dialogue Series constitutes a significant convening of key stakeholders representing the private, public, and civil society sectors. This strategic event is purposefully designed to facilitate concrete actions that will serve as a catalyst for the comprehensive implementation of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in Nigeria. The aim of this event is to foster, nurture, and sustain cross-sector partnerships that are instrumental in the advancement of disability inclusion within Nigeria. The primary focus lies in channeling the collective energies of various stakeholders towards igniting progress and ensuring that the provisions of the Act translate into tangible outcomes that positively impact the lives of persons with disabilities across the nation.
Documentary Screening
In partnership with the Columbia University Center for Oral History Research in New York, Project Enable Africa explored, through oral history, the historical perspective of the Discrimination against
Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in Nigeria.
Disability Dialogue Series
The panel discussion will host the leaders of the National Commission for Disability
Affairs, The Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities, The Nigerian Business Disability Network, Media Agencies, and funding partners.
Unveiling Access360
Access360 is a new one-stop-shop disability-driven data centre in Nigeria .
Unifying Efforts for the Implementation of the Nigerian Disability Act
- Friday, December 1, 2023
- Wuse, Abuja
- 5:00pm
Speakers
Mohammed Abba Issa
SSA to President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities.
Hon. Basharu Dawodu
Hon. kafilat Ogbara
Panelist
Abdullahi Aliyu Usman
National President, JONAPWD
Mr. Andrew Mamedu
Dr. Irene Patrick
Aver Akighir
Dolapo Agbede
Judith Ekaete Umoh
Country Director, CBM Global Nigeria
James David Lalu
Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disability
Andrew Mamedu
Country Director, Action Aid Nigeria
Rasaq Adekoya
Aver Akighiri
Executive Director, Hope Alive for Possibilities Initiative
Dr Osasuyi Dirisu
Kalu Omoji
Awardees
Judith Ekaete Umoh
Country Director, CBM Global Nigeria
Olusola Adeyefa
Senator Bode Olajumoke
Former Member, Nigerian Senate
Dr. David Okon
Former National President, National Association for the Blind
Rose Mordi
President, Down Syndrome Foundation
David Anyaele
Executive Director, Center for Citizens with Disabilities
James David Lalu
Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disability
Mohammed Abba Issa
SSA to President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities.
Cosmos Okoli
Founder/CEO, MAARDEC
Barr. Daniel Onwe
Former president, Lawyers with Disabilities
Late. Barrister Danlami Basharu
Senator Bukola Saraki
Senate President, 8th National Assembly
