The Delta House of Assembly has passed the State Disability Rights Bill on Tuesday.
This decision came after the adoption of the report from the House Joint Committee on Housing, Women Affairs/Girl Child Entrepreneurship, Humanitarian Support Services, and Special Committee during the plenary session in Asaba.
Bridget Anyafulu (PDP-Osnimili South), the committee chairperson, presented the report, highlighting the bill’s aim to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination.
She stated that the bill would grant equal rights to individuals with disabilities to pursue legal action against any individual, organization, or government entity and its agencies for violations of their fundamental rights.
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Ms Anyafulu also noted that the bill would prevent individuals with disabilities from being subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their consent.
“Persons with disabilities shall have the right and necessary facilities to access the physical environment, public buildings and public places on an equal basis.
”They will also have the right to access/accessibility aids, special seats in vehicles, reservations at public parking lots, education, and equal work opportunities.
”It will also give persons with disabilities the opportunity to participate in politics and public life, among other things,” Ms Anyafulu said.
Ms Anyafula further mentioned that the passage of the bill would provide the state with the necessary legal structure to set up a commission dedicated to addressing the needs of people with disabilities.
