A survey report on the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission and special provision for Persons with Disabilities has urged the electoral umpire to scale up its provisions for PWDs in the country.
He said, “The study was conducted in six states of the federation selected across the six geopolitical zones. And some key findings of the assessment include a very high level of enthusiasm on the part of PWDs to vote.
“A good number of them have done the needful by registering to vote, by collecting their Permanent Voter Cards, although the report also indicates that a good number also have challenges collecting their PVCs but they have clearly demonstrated that they want to exercise their franchise rights by voting.
“So, INEC needs to work more on this by providing information in accessible materials, Braille format, large prints, and sign language interpreters at election venues for the purpose of PWDs.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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