By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe, 5th November, 2024
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Enugu state under the umbrella body of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Enugu state chapter has raised alarm over what they perceived as a sheer discrimination against PWDs in the recent job recruitment exercise carried out by the Federal Inland Revenue Service headquarters, FCT, Abuja
This was contained in an official statement signed by the Enugu state JONAPWD chairman Mr. Blessed Onyebuchi on Saturday 2nd November,2024 and made a copy available to Ability News Network.
In the statement Onyebuchi stated, "we, the Enugu State Disability community write to express concern regarding your recent recruitment notice"
"While we appreciate the encouragement for all Nigerians to apply, we are dismayed by the lack of inclusive considerations in the eligibility criteria, specifically on the 27-year age limit, which disproportionately affects persons with disabilities, who often face barriers in education and employment, leading to delayed career starts" he said
Onyebuchi also advised the FIRS to rescind it's earlier position on the age bracket in order to make the recruitment exercise more inclusive and accessible to all Persons regardless of disabilities whatsoever. He noted, We urge FIRS to remove the age limit or provide exceptions and collaborate with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities"
He added further, "we call on other government agencies and private organizations to prioritize empathy and inclusivity in their recruitment processes. We request the intervention of NCPWD to ensure equal representation" the statement concluded
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