Taraba PWDs Raise Alarm Over Discrimination, Demand Disability Law Enforcement

Persons with disabilities in Taraba State have called on the state government to urgently enforce the Persons with Disabilities Law to address the issue of discrimination among members of the public.


A view of the stakeholders at the meeting

They warned that, the failure to implement the legislation has continued to expose members of the community, particularly women to exploitation and other forms of abuse.

The stakeholders said, despite the domestication of the law on July 23, 2025, persons with disabilities were yet to fully enjoy the rights and protections guaranteed by the legislation.

They stressed that, its passage must be followed by concrete actions to address t...