Olofa Ina’s biological name is Adedeji Aderemi. He was born in Ede Osun state on May 15 1950 to the family of Late Chief Abdulsalam Aderemi and Late Aisha
The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2019 stands as a beacon of hope in the ongoing struggle for equality, dignity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. This groundbreaking legislation, with its unwavering commitment to human rights principles, has paved the way for positive change in various spheres of life.
It is just over a year since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Nigeria. Since then, 1,923 deaths have been recorded by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). For many Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), it has been a year of exclusion and isolation, with severe economic, health and psychological consequences.
While it is thought that there are some 25 million people living with disabilities in Nigeria (15 percent of the population), there are no specialist hospitals or facilities to meet their needs. Many general hospitals which might otherwise provide services have been forced to close units because of the pandemic.
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