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Disability groups criticize Lagos over poor access to public facilities
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
Disability rights organizations, including the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation, have accused the Lagos State Government and public facility owners of failing to enforce accessibility laws. They stated that thousands of persons with disabilities are excluded from essential services despite legal provisions. These concerns were raised during a press conference marking the end of a statewide accessibility advocacy project. The groups warned that accessibility and disability inclusion would be key issues in their engagement with political leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Findings from the project revealed widespread non-compliance with accessibility standards in public infrastructure, transportation, and service delivery. Mrs. Rose Mordi, National President of the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria, emphasized that accessibility goes beyond ramps and must consider the unique requirements of every disability category. She noted that many Nigerians are unaware of provisions in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act, and the Lagos State Special People鈥檚 Law. Mr. Afolabi Fajemilo, Executive Director of the Festus Fajemilo Foundation, called for stricter enforcement and integration of accessibility from the planning stage of public projects. Mrs. Modinat Tijani, the project鈥檚 Technical Consultant, highlighted that accessibility includes
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