The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced plans to conduct a digital census for persons with disabilities in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba Gufwan, said this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPDs).
Mr Gufwan said the initiative, which is in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC), aims to provide accurate and comprehensive data on the population of persons with disabilities in the country.
“This digital census will utilise over 760 cabinets to capture data on persons with disabilities, including information on gender, age, disability type, and other relevant demographics,” he said.
He noted that the data will be crucial in informing policy decisions, resource allocation, and programme development to support the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.