Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has approved five per cent employment slots for Persons With Disabilities in the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, this was disclosed in a statement by Ms Abigail Waya, Head of Civil Service in the state, Ms Abigail Waya on Wednesday.
Waya explained that the approval became necessary in furtherance to the commitment of the Sule-led administration and recognition of the importance of providing equal opportunities for all residents of the state.
The HoCS said that the governor had already directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to henceforth reserve five per cent of every recruitment exercise for PWDs.
However, Waya said that the PWDs must have the necessary academic qualifications for the vacancies that exist.
The statement read, “This directive is in accordance with the domesticated Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act of the state signed in 2018.
“It is aimed at ensuring that individuals with disabilities are given fair access to government employment.
“Accordingly, I am pleased to convey the directive of the governor to MDAs who are expected to implement it with utmost dedication and commitment.”
