Kano Assembly passes Persons With Disabilities bill into law
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed into law the state Persons with Disabilities Amendment Bill, 2022.
This was after the adoption of a motion by majority leader, Labaran Madari (APC-Warawa) at plenary, presided over by Speaker Hamisu Chidari in Kano.
The bill was passed after third reading by the clerk, Alhaji Bako Gezawa.
Madari, while briefing newsmen shortly after plenary, said that the amendment bill would pave way for formulation of policies for social development of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
He said the amendment would also give PWDs in the state a sense of belonging by making lives easier for them.
Madari said the bill made provisions for inclusion of PWDs in all government plans, including public buildings, hospitals, packing space among others.
The lawmaker said that the bill also provided for allocation of two per cent of employment or empowerment slots in government programmes for the PWDs in the state.
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