The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has affirmed readiness to increase it’s support in the protection of Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement by NSCDC Director Public Relations (DPR), Mr Olusola Odumosu on Tuesday in Abuja.
The NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed Audi, made the promise at the inauguration of the Desk officers on Monday portrays the importance of PLWD in the country.
Audi said that PLWDs deserved the best of treatment as he charged desk officers to ensure that the rights of persons living with disabilities are well protected in line with the provisions of Nigeria’s constitution and the United Nations Charter.
He affirmed that the Corps is ready and willing to collaborate with relevant bodies, agencies or authorities in not only protecting their rights but guiding against any form of abuse.
“People living with disabilities are our brothers, sisters and family members. They need our care and support.
“On our part, we have set up the disability desk in all our formations across the country to assist in protecting and attending to issues of abuse or stigmatization against PLWDs in the country.”
He enjoined Nigerians to rally round PLWDs by making sure their rights are not violated or taken advantaged of due to their vulnerability.
“We must not discriminate against them but give them the necessary support because they deserve the best of treatment”, CG said.
He assured of the corps’ undiluted cooperation with the National Commission for Persons Living with Disabilities (NCPWD) to drive the process.
