{"id":161695,"date":"2025-05-08T22:52:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nabs-seeks-gov-enos-assent-to-disability-bill-in-akwa-ibom"},"modified":"2025-05-08T23:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T22:55:54","slug":"nabs-seeks-gov-enos-assent-to-disability-bill-in-akwa-ibom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/nabs-seeks-gov-enos-assent-to-disability-bill-in-akwa-ibom","title":{"rendered":"NABs seeks Gov Eno\u2019s assent to disability bill in Akwa Ibom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Association of the Blind, NAB, Akwa Ibom State Council, has urged Governor Umo Eno, to assent to the disability bill earlier passed by the House of Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>The chairman of the association, Barrister Stephen Solomon, made the appeal in Uyo during the one<\/p>\n<p>year anniversary of the union\u2019s executive members.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that once signed into law, the bill would empower members to advocate for their rights and mitigate all forms of discrimination and segregation they currently face.<\/p>\n<p>His words: \u201cWe appeal to the governor to assent to the Akwa Ibom State disability bill as passed by the House of Assembly because that is the only thing that will give us a backup to start advocating for our rights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the bill is assented to, it will help in reducing discrimination, segregation and concealment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Solomon also called for the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities into the state\u2019s affairs, particularly in areas of employment and other empowerment programmes, noting that such measures would enable them to support themselves and their families.<\/p>\n<p>He, however, lamented that many people with disabilities, particularly the blind, remain out of school, and he urged the government to address the issue as a matter of priority.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking, the chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Uyo Branch, Augustine Udo, pledged his support and solidarity with the blind association and commended them for their resilience, unity, and unwavering commitment to the advocacy for inclusion and empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope that the structure of the bill awaiting assent is equitable enough to accommodate the interests of all persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cIn just one year, your association has become a voice of hope, courage and transformation. 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