Kano State Government to Establish Disability Commission

The Kano State Government announced plans to establish a commission for persons with disabilities to enhance their inclusion in governance and access to social services. Amina Abdullahi, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and People with Special Needs, made this announcement during a program organized by the Society for People with Disability Forum in Kano.

The forum endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf for re-election in 2027, aiming to secure five million votes across Northern Nigeria. Abdullahi highlighted that a dedicated budget line has been created to address the needs of persons with disabilities and that efforts are underway to establish the commission, which will support equal opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, and social participation.

The government has also provided wheelchairs to individuals with spinal cord injuries and promoted para-sports. The forum's National Chairman, Yarima Ibrahim, called for greater representation of persons with disabilities in political appointments and stated that Yusuf assured a commissioner-level appointment for this group if re-elected.