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We have already made the argument that the inclusion of persons with disabilities is to make sure that everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires.

In essence, we are advocating including people with disabilities in everyday activities and encouraging them to have roles similar to their peers who do not have a disability. This involves more than simply encouraging them; it means making sure that adequate policies and practices are in effect in a community or organization, in line with the aspirations of Goal No. 11 of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 – Sustainable Cities and Communities. Inclusion in the Workplace:
Inclusion in the workplace should lead to greater diversity, not just in terms of background and ability but also in terms of a diversity of ideas and opinions, which in turn will lead to greater dynamism within the organization. An inclusive workplace will enhance its ability to approach its mandate in terms of targets with fresh and thinking and flexibility; it will enable the organization to navigate current and emerging trends, as well as maximize the opportunities of the 21st century marketplace with a greater assurance of success.
But what does an inclusive workplace look like – from the point of view of a person with disability?  And what is the role of co-workers in sustaining that inclusivity?
An inclusive workplace is a working environment that values the individual and group differences within its work force, and makes diverse employees feel valued, welcome, integrated and included in the workforce instead of feeling isolated because of their background or physical challenge.
This inclusivity begins with the installation of disability-friendly structures in and around the office premises such as staircases, elevators and escalators, as well as ergonomic seats and writing tables, etc. Conveniences must also be within easy reach of persons with disability, and easy to use.
In the wake of the recent signing into law of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2019 by Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, the question remains as to how many of our workplaces are equipped with disability-friendly facilities and amenities? Sadly, the answer is that this requirement is still a novel idea, as novel (in the minds of many in this society) as the notion that a person with a disability is a person, period. The provision of these facilities and amenities is not a favour or a sop to persons with disabilities, but a fundamental human right.  For the avoidance of doubt, the Act generally reaffirms the equal status that persons with disabilities enjoy with persons without disabilities under the laws of the land and proceeds to create mandatory provisions for preserving that equality and ensuring that they benefit from a level playing field as far as is possible. With the rights of persons with disability being reinforced in this way, any form of discrimination against them is strictly prohibited and attracts sanctions under the Act.
Our NGO, Empathy-Driven Women International Initiative (EDWIIN), Nigeria’s No. 1 advocates for the rights and welfare of persons (especially women) with disabilities, and an that has empowered many of them with life-changing tools with highly impactful activities, has been at the forefront of the campaign for the domestication of various international protocols and conventions on the rights of persons with disabilities by the Nigerian authorities. Now that Nigeria has done the needful in passing this important but overdue legislation, we dare say that the real work of actualizing its aims has just begun. The work of enforcement to induce compliance on the part of employers, co-workers, clients and others, and the implementation of measures (such as education, public enlightenment and sensitization) is one that should concern all stakeholders. On our part, we stand ready and willing to partner with government (both at national and sub-national levels).
We bring to the table of inclusion our long-standing experience and expertise in communications (especially in the provision of first-rate media content), education and especially training of personnel (both able-bodied and the physically challenged, as well as persons with mental and developmental challenges) on the modalities and issues around inclusion. Co-workers of persons with disabilities are a special target of our advocacy and training, as they have an important role to play in giving PWDs a sense of belonging and a feeling of value and worth.
We aim to help create a 21st workplace that is reflective of every stratum of society, a space where every person – whatever their  background – is given a fair chance to prove their intrinsic worth, to reach for their full potential, and to contribute their quota to the goals of the organization, to the community and to humanity in general. Our aim is a workplace free of tokenism, patronizing attitudes, resentment or discrimination on the basis of disability – a workplace where no one is (or made to feel) left out.
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HACKAHOLICS DIGITAL SUMMIT 2023: WEMA BANK LAUNCHES AFRICA’S LARGEST GATHERING OF INNOVATORS, DISRUPTORS, REGULATORS, POLICYMAKERS, INVESTORS & CUSTOMERS IN THE DIGITAL SPACE

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Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the launch of the Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023, Africa’s largest gathering of innovators, disruptors, regulators, policymakers, investors & customers in the digital space.

 

This groundbreaking summit will serve as a hub for sharing cutting-edge insights, trends, and best practices in the tech industry towards the positive transformation of technology and innovation not just in Nigeria but across the African continent.

 

In 2019, Wema Bank introduced Hackaholics, a dedicated initiative targeting youth and startups. Its mission is to provide a stage for entrepreneurs and innovators with transformative, tech-driven concepts to bring their ideas to fruition and refine their skills. The 4th edition of Hackaholics, launched in April 2023, involved several months-long journey to top Nigerian universities to identify and nurture talented students with creative ideas. These students were afforded the opportunity to collaborate, enhance their skills, and actualize their unique concepts through technology. The Hackaholics Digital Summit will host both the grand finale of Hackaholics 4.0 and the inaugural edition of the digital summit.

 

The Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023 is scheduled for October 6, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, under the theme “Re-Imagine: Disrupting the Ecosystem for Scale.” This multifaceted event commences with the launch of the Hackaholics Digital Summit and concludes with the exciting grand finale of Hackaholics 4.0. During this grand event, the standout teams from the competition will showcase their innovations, contending for the prestigious titles of Hackaholics 4.0 winners.

 

Notably, the winning team will receive a grant of N10,000,000 worth of prizes, the first runner-up N7,000,000 worth of prizes, the second runner-up N5,000,000 worth of prizes, while a special N3,000,000 grant is reserved exclusively for a female-led team. Additionally, a N15,000,000 grant will be allocated to University STEM endowment.

 

The Digital Summit will further encompass an array of simultaneous master classes, providing attendees with the opportunity to witness the emergence of Africa’s technological future while gaining invaluable insights from renowned experts. These masterclasses will delve into topics such as “The Future of Financial Services,” “Venture Capital and Funding Viable Innovation for Scale,” and “Strategic Technology for Impact & Societal Change: Transforming Today & Tomorrow’s World.”

 

Attendance to this prestigious event is by invitation only; however, interested customers and technology enthusiasts can secure a spot at the Wema Bank Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023 by registering at https://hackaholics.wemabank.com/digital-summit.

 

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exceptional gathering, charting the course for the future of technology in Africa.

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Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy Fulfilled As Godswill Akpabio Faces Impeachment Threat (VIDEO)

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The emergence of Godswill Akpabio as the senate president of Nigeria may have been approved physically but spiritually, there were pockets of resistance for his leadership. This claim has now been authenticated following the impeachment threats currently facing the politician.

 

Long before the senate presidency election, the electorates were warned by Primate Ayodele about the choice of their candidate. The global prophet went as far as mentioning names of candidates that have the approval of God but in the usual character of Nigerian politicians, they ignored.

 

Primate Ayodele repeatedly said that an Igbo person is the right candidate to become the next senate president but the most prominent person in that category wasn’t allowed to get the seat, the electorates threw their weight behind Godswill Akpabio.

 

It would also be recalled that immediately Akpabio won, Primate Ayodele stated that there would be problems in the house. Some supporters of the politician thought Primate Ayodele had a personal issue with their principal and went on to verbally attack the prophet. Little did they know that it won’t even take long before things unfold.

 

In a video shared on Primate Ayodele’s tiktok account in August, the prophet clearly revealed that some people will launch an attack of impeachment on Godswill Akpabio. Every normal person would have thought this will not come to pass anytime soon because the government is still new and there were no issues at the time Primate Ayodele released that prophecy but prophets don’t operate on the normal realm, they have the ability to see stillness in the midst of a raging storm and a raging storm in the midst of stillness.

 

These were the words of Primate Ayodele:

 

‘’I see that some people will launch attack of impeachment on Akpabio, they will condemn him and will begin to have problems.’’

 

As the prophet revealed, reports making rounds have it that the Senate President is going through an impeachment attack which was launched by two senators from the north. According to the reports, former governors who are also in the senate have joined the league of senators seeking for the impeachment of Godswill Akpabio.

 

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