Rights of People with Disability in Nigeria: Attitude and Commitment

This article examines the attitude of Nigeria to people with disability from the perspective of legislation, employment opportunities, housing rights, equal educational opportunities, equity in transportation, healthcare services, and political rights. The article explores experiences from other jur...

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Published in:African journal of international and comparative law 2016-08, Vol.24 (3), p.439-459
Main Authors: Imam, Ibrahim, Abdulraheem-Mustapha, M. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Studies
Attitudes
Disabled people
Education
Employment
Equality
Health care access
Housing
Human rights
Legal issues
Legislation
Nigeria
Transportation
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Summary:This article examines the attitude of Nigeria to people with disability from the perspective of legislation, employment opportunities, housing rights, equal educational opportunities, equity in transportation, healthcare services, and political rights. The article explores experiences from other jurisdictions on the protection of the rights of people with disability.
ISSN:0954-8890
1755-1609
DOI:10.3366/ajicl.2016.0163