Public Service: Bureau, Foundation sign MoU on inclusion of persons with disabilities

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms and the All Rights Foundation Africa have signed a memorandum on the implementation of social inclusion and 5% employment slot of persons living with disabilities in Civil/Public Service

This ensures the operationalization of the provisions of the discrimination against persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018 within the public service.

The Bureau made this known vis its Twitter handle on Monday.

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (@bpsr_ng) and the All Rights Foundation Africa have joined forces to drive social inclusion and implement a 5% employment slot for persons living with disabilities in the Civil/Public Service. pic.twitter.com/BACiQvNGXx

— Reforms Bureau NGR #Reformerng (@bpsr_ng) July 10, 2023

This collaboration aims to promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity within the public sector, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have meaningful access to employment opportunities

Other objectives of the MoU are: – Promote inclusive policy and strategic development and reforms by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government in Nigeria.

PIAK