Public Buildings Must Have Access Routes For Persons With Disabilities – Accountability Lab

A non-profit organisation, Accountability Lab, has called on owners of public structures, head of government institutions to make their buildings accessible for persons with disabilities. The Country Director of Accountability Lab, Mr Friday Odeh made the call at the Open Government Partnership – Inclusion and Diversity Ecosystem Building Meeting organised by AL Nigeria. According to him, it was necessary for public structures to be made accessible to the blind, deaf and those on wheel chair as provided for in the Persons with Disabilities Act. While acknowledging the Federal Government’s effort in establishing the National Commission of Persons with Disabilities, Mr [...]

2021-06-21T10:17:03+00:0021st June 2021|

The Task To Empower Nigerian Women & Other Marginalised Demographics Is Essential

Press Statement Accountability Lab Nigeria, part of a global translocal network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions has announced a programme dedicated to empowering select Nigerian women and individuals from marginalized communities through its “Voice Inclusion Project” which is aimed at equipping women and marginalized individuals with  resources to demand accountability and just institutions.  The goal of Voice Inclusion will be aimed at fostering multi-stakeholder dialogues and town hall engagements with public officials in states like Imo, Kaduna, and the FCT as well as generating a feedback mechanism that connects the [...]

2021-04-12T11:40:00+00:0012th April 2021|
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