Disability Rights Groups Sue Nigerian Government for ₦66trn Over Decades of Neglect
Nigeria Info FM
Disability rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government demanding 66 trillion naira in damages for decades of neglect and abuse affecting millions of citizens with disabilities. The plaintiffs seek structural reforms, including the establishment of a federal ministry for disability affairs and forensic audits of misallocated funds, while urging compliance with international human rights conventions. This landmark legal action aims to compel systemic changes across all levels of government to address the marginalization of persons with disabilities.
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