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Title:The right to economic empowerment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria: how enabled?
Author:Ofuani, Anwuli IreneISNI
Year:2011
Periodical:African Human Rights Law Journal (ISSN 1609-073X)
Volume:11
Issue:2
Pages:639-658
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:people with disabilities
empowerment
social and economic rights
legislation
Abstract:In many societies, including Nigeria, persons with disabilities (PWDs) are extremely poor and disadvantaged. Economic empowerment is an effective means through which PWDs can fend for themselves and reduce poverty. The article focuses on the right of PWDs in Nigeria to economic empowerment. It argues that PWDs in Nigeria lack the opportunity to economically empower themselves, especially in relation to the Nigerians with Disability Act 1993. It also suggests ways through which PWDs can attain economic empowerment. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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