The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) is set to collaborate with the FCT Administration to secure commercial spaces for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to conduct their lawful trade.
The NCPWD aims to support PwDs in finding suitable means of livelihood and ensuring they can engage in legitimate businesses.
A delegation from the Self-Reliance for Physically Challenged Traders Association of Nigeria (SPCTAN) expressed their concerns to the NCPWD regarding the disruption of their businesses by the joint task force. They submitted a letter of appeal to the Executive Secretary of the NCPWD for onward delivery to the FCT Minister.
The Chairman of SPCTAN appealed to the FCT Administration to provide commercial spaces for their members to conduct their businesses more securely and decently, moving them off the streets to prevent harassment by the environmental joint task force.
The NCPWD Executive Secretary assured the delegation of his commitment to supporting their cause and ensuring that alternative means of conducting their legitimate businesses are provided.
This collaboration aims to enhance the economic opportunities and livelihoods of PwDs and create a more inclusive and accessible environment for them to thrive.
