Ganduje Links Street Begging to Neglect of Persons with Disabilities

Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State and immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, expressed concern over the increasing number of street beggars in Northern Nigeria, linking this trend to the long-standing neglect of persons with disabilities (PWD). Speaking in Abuja during the 10th anniversary of the documentary "Let’s Talk Human," which focuses on addressing educational needs for the deaf and blind, Ganduje highlighted the marginalization of PWD in the region.

He warned of the visible increase in street begging across major cities in Northern Nigeria, where many disabled individuals are relegated to the background. Ganduje urged the government to develop partnerships to create significant changes for PWD, emphasizing that physical challenges should not hinder individuals from becoming employable.

He praised Fatima Ganduj, daughter of Abiola Ajumobi, for her commitment to humanitarian service and called for technological advancements to assist PWD. The event also featured remarks from Bernard Doro, who stressed the importance of inclusivity in technology development for PWD.