The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 was signed into law by Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on January 23, 2019, following nine years of relentless advocacy by disability rights groups.
According to the World Bank, persons with disabilities in Nigeria persistently face stigma, discrimination, and barriers to accessing basic social services and economic opportunities. The Nigeria Rapid Assessment on Disability Inclusion identified a number of salient barriers that people with disabilities face.
More importantly, disability activists in Nigeria have been advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. However, Nigerians with impairments continue to face a host of barriers and mistreatment, including verbal and sexual abuse, employment discrimination and limited access to public spaces and public transportation.
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