By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the chairman and other members of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in line with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2019.
The appointees to the governing council are
- Hussaini Suleiman Kangiwa – chairman (North West)
- James David Lalu – executive secretary (North Central)
- Oparaku Onyejelam Jaja – member (South East)
- Philomena Isioma Konwea – member (South South)
- Omopariola Busuyi Oluwasola – member (South West)
- Amina Rahma Audu – member (North West)
- Esther Andrew Awu – Member (North Central)
- Abba Audu Ibrahim – Member (North East)
The Act says the Commission shall be headed by a part-time chairman and six members who shall be persons with disabilities representing the six zones of the federation
The appointments are subject to confirmation of the Senate for a four-year term of office in the first instance, and may be renewed for a second term of four years.
The executive secretary is responsible for the implementation of the policies and administration of the daily affairs of the Commission, and shall be a person with disability with a five-year tenure renewable for a second term of five years.