A PWD | File photo
Umar Bindawa, the special assistant on disability matters to Dikko Radda, Katsina governor, has made the case for a five percent employment quota for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
Bindawa harped on the need for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in Katsina to align with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018.
Sections 28 and 29 of the Act require the federal and state governments to guarantee access to employment for qualified PWDs by reserving a five percent quota in public service recruitment for them.
During a visit to the state’s head of service, Bindawa praised the Katsina government for its disability inclusion initiatives and noted that fully implementing the quota would further strengthen the state’s commitment to equity.
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He urged government establishments to reflect the policy in their recruitment adverts, encouraging qualified PWDs to apply.
To ensure transparency, he requested that MDAs liaise with his office to identify and verify qualified candidates.
”The Head of Service is kindly requested to comply with the provisions of the Act and provide details of required cadres and qualifications,” he said.
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“This will enable us to submit competent and verified candidates with disabilities in line with existing laws and circulars.”
He assured the state government of the readiness of PWDs in Katsina to contribute effectively to public service once given equal opportunities.
