Nigeria: Airlines That Discriminate Against PWDs, To Face Legal Action

NCPWD Threatens Court Action Against Airlines Denying Boarding to Disabled Persons

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has threatened court action against airlines in Nigeria that turn down persons with disabilities from flying. The commission, in a statement by Ishaku Kigbu (anipr), Head Media and Publicity, expressed disappointment and deep concern over complaints that some persons with disabilities are denied boarding, viewing it as infringement […]

NCPWD Condemns Airlines’ Discriminatory Practices Against Persons with Disabilities, Threatens Legal Action

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has issued a strong warning to airlines operating in Nigeria over the continued discrimination against persons with disabilities, describing recent reports as a blatant violation of the law and an assault on human dignity. In a press statement released on Monday, the Commission expressed deep concern over complaints that some airlines routinely deny persons with disabilities the oppor…

Nigeria: Airlines That Discriminate Against PWDs, To Face Legal Action

By Ebi Kesiena The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, has expressed strong displeasure over reports that some airlines operating in Nigeria deny persons with disabilities access to flights, particularly on what are described as small travel jets, warning that such actions could attract court sanctions. In a statement by Head, Media and Publicity, Ishaku Kigbu, the commission raised concerns over what it described as persis…