By Muhammad Amaan
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) conducted a follow-up advocacy visit to the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Disabilities to advocate for the provision of accessible ramps within the Ministry’s premises, particularly at the Honourable Commissioner’s office.
The visit aimed to promote accessibility, inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Kano State.
The engagement was also aimed at encouraging the effective implementation of disability-inclusive policies within the Ministry and across Kano State, with particular emphasis on improving physical accessibility in public buildings, government offices, schools, hospitals, and private facilities through the provision of appropriate ramps and accessible entrances.
During the visit, the Commissioner, Hon. Amina Sani Abdullahi, commended V-PeSDI for its continued efforts in raising public awareness and promoting the rights, inclusion, and improved quality of life of persons with disabilities in Kano State.
She further pledged the Ministry’s commitment to providing an accessible ramp within its premises, particularly to ensure that persons with disabilities can conveniently access her office.
She also assured the delegation of her commitment to following up with other government ministries, departments, agencies, and private establishments to encourage compliance with the Kano State Persons with Disabilities Law and ensure the practical implementation of its provisions.
As part of the engagement, the V-PeSDI delegation, led by the V-PeSDI Coordinator, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, presented disability awareness campaign posters to the Commissioner to support and strengthen public awareness efforts, promote disability inclusion, and encourage collective responsibility towards building a more accessible and inclusive society.
The visit reaffirmed V-PeSDI’s commitment to sustained advocacy, constructive government engagement, and the promotion of disability rights, accessibility, and inclusive development across Kano State.
