By Ibrahim Muhammad
The Jigawa State Chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JNAPD) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Women’s Committee have solicited for more inclusion in recruitments and other Government ‘s policies in the state.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the public Relations Office of the state Head of the Civil service Comrade Ismail Ibrahim issued to newsmen.
The called was made in a separate courtesy visits to the Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, reaffirming their commitment to inclusivity and collaboration in the state’s public service.
Leading the JNAPD delegation, the State Chairman, Honourable Adamu Shu’aibu Jigawar Tsada, said the visit was aimed at formally introducing the newly constituted executive members of the association and strengthening institutional ties with the Office of the Head of Service.
He called for increased inclusion of persons with disabilities in government recruitment and access to official privileges, stressing the need to translate existing policies into measurable opportunities.
The chairman commended the Jigawa State Government for what he described as progressive interventions targeted at empowering persons with disabilities, particularly the establishment of a disability fund which he said has grown to over N90 million and is making meaningful impact on beneficiaries across the state.
In his response, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri expressed appreciation for the visit and pledged continued support for the association. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equal opportunity, noting that inclusivity remains a key pillar of the state’s public service reforms.
In a related development, the NLC Women’s Committee also visited the Head of Service to introduce its newly elected leadership and outline its agenda.
The Chairperson, Comrade Salma Iliyasu Abubakar, advocated for greater representation of women in government appointments at all levels.
She emphasized the need for strategic collaboration with the state government to boost the productivity and welfare of women workers.
Responding, the Head of Service welcomed the initiative and assured the committee of his readiness to work closely with the women’s leadership to advance their objectives within the civil service framework.
The engagements is part of the ongoing efforts to deepen inclusivity, promote gender balance, and strengthen stakeholder collaboration within Jigawa State’s public service.
