Tinubu Threatens to Shut Down Public Buildings Discriminatory to PWDs
President Bola Tinubu has threatened to shut down public buildings which have failed to comply with the Person’s with Disabilities, (PWDs), Act’s provision.
To the effect, the Federal Government is set to put together a task force as disclosed by the Preident at the 2023 commemoration of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities, on Wednesday, in Abuja.
Represented by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, Tinubu said, “Plans have been concluded and a tax force will soon be in place to ensure that public buildings are People With Disabilities friendly. This is not a plea or a favour, it is enshrined in the constitution that such is their right.
“We will move from place to place and buildings will be shit down with the backing of Mr. President for non compliance. Therefore, all public buildings must create all accessibility mediums before we arrive.”
The President then tasked state governments to set up disability commissions to cater for the needs of PWDs.
