Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has declared his preparedness to support the protection of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in the nation to the fullest extent possible.
The National Commission for Persons Living with Disabilities (NCPWD) in collaboration with NSCDC organized a 2-Day training for the new desk officers at the Corps National Headquarters in Abuja, and the Commandant made this known while inaugurating Disability Duty Desk Officers across its formations nationwide. This was confirmed in a statement by DCC Odumosu Olusola, the Director of Public Relations for NSCDC.
The Commandant NSCDC charged the desk officers to see that the rights of people with disabilities are effectively protected in accordance with Nigeria’s constitution and the UN Charter, speaking through DCG Zakari Ningi, who is in charge of administration.
He reaffirmed that the Corps is prepared and willing to work with pertinent bodies, agencies, or authorities to protect their rights and to provide guidance regarding any type of abuse in addition to protecting such rights. According to Audi, “People with disabilities are our brothers, sisters, and family members; they require our support and care.”
He urged Nigerians to support them by ensuring that their rights are upheld and that they are not exploited because they are weak individuals.
As CG stated, “We must not discriminate against them but instead provide them with the necessary support since they deserve the greatest treatment.”
He pledged the Corps’ unwavering support for the National Commission for Persons Living with Disabilities (NCPWD) as it spearheads the procedure.
In his remarks, Mr. James David Lalu, the executive director of the National Commission for People Living with Disabilities, reaffirmed the necessity of working with the NSCDC to completely integrate people with disabilities into society. He argued that the general public’s discrimination and humiliation of those with disabilities must end.
He claimed that the Corps had demonstrated a strong sense of dedication in combating the threat of oil theft, including the safeguarding of critical national infrastructure, and he urged that the same energy be directed toward combating discrimination against these helpless Nigerians.
He expressed optimism that the Corps’ civil nature and its extensive presence in all Local Government Areas and districts of Nigeria will make attempts to instill a sense of belonging in abuse and discrimination victims simple to accomplish. He went on to say that every household has one or two people who have disabilities, which is why it is important for all Nigerians to work together to end discrimination against people with disabilities in the country. According to Mr. James, the public will start to perceive them differently when their rights are upheld by law enforcement organizations like the NSCDC.
In a similar vein, the Ag. Director of Compliance and Enforcement for NCPWD, Barr Ikem Uchegbulam, indicated that the reason for the training was due to the need to provide the NSCDC officers with the information and skills essential to handle people with disabilities. The CG continued by assuring that the officers and men of the Corps would continue to ensure the fair, just, and equitable treatment of people with disabilities. He also urged all Nigerians to provide assistance where it was needed to make life better and easier for these people because they are all integral parts of society.
