Lois Auta’s Appointment to MBNCWD Council Ushers in New Era for Women with Disabilities

Lois Auta, a veteran disability advocate, has been appointed to the Governing Council of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development. This move is hailed as a breakthrough for gender and disability inclusion in Nigeria. She praised the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for ensuring that women and girls with disabilities gain access to reproductive healthcare, education, economic opportunities, and protection from gender-based violence. Reflecting on her journey from contracting polio to leading multiple disability networks, Auta views disability as “a bridge, not a barricade.” The new council aims to make the centre’s research, programs, and skills-training fully accessible. Stakeholders believe this appointment marks a decisive step toward a truly inclusive Nigeria.

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