By Isah Aliyu Chiroma
The Governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule has approved five per cent employment slots for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
This was contained in a statement by Ms Abigail Waya, Head of Civil Service (HoCS), in the state and on Wednesday.
She said Governor Sule had since directed all ministries departments and agencies to henceforth reserve five per cent of every recruitment exercise for PWDs.
She, however, said that the PWDs must have the necessary academic qualifications for the vacancies that exist.
“This directive is in accordance with the domestic Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act of the state signed in 2018.
“It is aimed at ensuring that individuals with disabilities are given fair access to government employment.
“Accordingly, I am pleased to convey the directive of the governor to MDAs who are expected to implement it with utmost dedication and commitment,” she added.
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