PROTECTING RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA

ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

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  • IGNATIUS UCHE NWANKWO Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • GABRIEL O OGUAMANAM Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Keywords:

Persons with Disabilities, Ability, Rights, Dignity, Handicap

Abstract

Persons with disabilities (PWD) encounter both physical challenges and social constraints like diminished dignity and denial of some fundamental human rights across societies. This review paper frowned at the extent of such problems in the Nigerian environment at large. Specifically, the paper appraised the efforts of Anambra state government, located at southeast of Nigeria, at protecting rights and dignity of PWD between the periods of 2007-2013. The initiatives of the state government were highlighted and commended. Recommendations were also earmarked for further improvements that will give PWD a sense of belonging and motivate them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.

Author Biographies

IGNATIUS UCHE NWANKWO, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Sociology/Anthropology

GABRIEL O OGUAMANAM, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Sociology/Anthropology

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2018-07-29

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NWANKWO, I. U., & OGUAMANAM, G. O. (2018). PROTECTING RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS. International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, 2(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/IJHSI/article/view/312

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