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Calls to Increase Nigeria's 5% Employment Quota for PLWDs

2/13/2025

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NCPWDS and JONAPWD called on Nigeria's House of Representatives to reassess the 5% employment quota for PLWDs.
Executive Secretary Ayuba Gufwan pointed out the quota's insufficiency relative to the qualified PLWD population.
The House Committee on Disability recognized the National Disability Act's shortcomings while affirming its importance in tackling PLWD challenges.

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NCPWDS and JONAPWD called on Nigeria's House of Representatives to reassess the 5% employment quota for PLWDs.
Executive Secretary Ayuba Gufwan pointed out the quota's insufficiency relative to the qualified PLWD population.
The House Committee on Disability recognized the National Disability Act's shortcomings while affirming its importance in tackling PLWD challenges.