Abuja, May 8, 2024 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has donated 50 new HP laptops to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive of NCC, made the donation when a delegation from NCC paid a courtesy visit to NCPWD headquarters in Abuja.
Maida, who was represented by a Deputy Director in the Commission, Mr Tijani Munguno, said the donation of the ICT equipment was borne out of the NCC’s conviction that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) required the tools.
He expressed optimism the equipment will boost digital communications expertise of PWDs to enable them compete favourably in ICT market
Maida said that besides building the digital capacity of PWDs, the equipment would support the commission in its determination to achieve its mandate.
He added that strengthening digital communications for PWDs would boost skills and ensure inclusivity.
”We recognised that in today’s world, access to digital technology is essential to providing quality output and efficiency.
“With these laptops, we hope we can make significant impact on disability community,” he said.
Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD, thanked the delegation from the NCC for the donation and support to PWDs.
He expressed his commitment to partnering with NCC to advance the digital communications skills and knowledge of PWDs.
Lalu presented National Accessibility Manuals to the delegation to enable NCC get acquainted with the accessibility standard guidelines in their various offices.
