The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lawyers with Disabilities Forum has honored His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his unwavering dedication to protecting the rights and welfare of persons living with disabilities.
The prestigious award was presented at the conclusion of the Forum’s Zonal Stakeholders Summit on Disability Inclusion, held recently in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Themed “The Criminality of Disability Discrimination: Evaluating the Preparedness of Law Enforcement Agencies and Relevant Stakeholders,” the summit convened key actors within and outside the region’s criminal justice system to assess efforts in combating discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Receiving the award on behalf of Governor Zulum, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Hauwa Abubakar, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting disability inclusion and ensuring the protection of PWDs’ rights.
“I assure you that the Ministry of Justice will collaborate closely with the NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum to advance disability inclusion and eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. They deserve our full support, and we are committed to making a difference,” Barrister Abubakar stated.
Speaking on behalf of the Forum, Patience Etumudon expressed gratitude for the warm reception in Borno State and commended the government’s ongoing efforts to uplift and support people with disabilities.
She emphasized that the summit provided an opportunity for stakeholders to evaluate the preparedness of law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions in addressing disability discrimination.
The Forum expressed optimism that Borno State’s initiatives will serve as a model for other leaders across Nigeria, encouraging them to prioritize the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The summit was made possible through the support of the Borno State Government, the Honourable Attorney General of the State, the Nigerian Bar Association, and the NBA Maiduguri Branch.
A key highlight of the event was the official presentation of the Award of Excellence to Governor Zulum, received on his behalf by Attorney General Hauwa Abubakar.
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