A civil society organisation, Muryar Matasa Initiative (MMI) for Employment Development and Inclusion, has called on the Katsina State Government to fully implement the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Law.
The group made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by Saratu Hamidu and Nasir Dauda, Executive Director and Secretary-General, respectively.
MMI urged Gov. Dikko Radda to prioritise enforcement, noting that delays continue to deny persons with disabilities (PWDs) access to critical protections and opportunities.
Despite the law’s signing in 2023, its implementation framework remains largely inactive, leaving an estimated 600,000 PWDs in Katsina—including individuals with spinal cord injuries, visual and hearing impairments, and other conditions—vulnerable to discrimination and exclusion.
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The CSO emphasised that full enforcement would guarantee fundamental rights, equal access to justice, and inclusion in healthcare, education, and employment.
It added that effective implementation could make Katsina a model for inclusive governance and social justice in Nigeria. The group commended Radda for previous efforts but stressed that concrete actions are needed to translate policy into practice.
“Implementation is not merely a legal obligation; it is a moral imperative and the pathway to dignity, equality, and opportunity for all citizens,” the statement said.
