Sen. Shehu Sani has tasked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors across the country to appoint special advisers on disabilities.

Sani, former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, made the declaration when he visited the Abuja School for the Deaf on Thursday, June 22.

He hinted that people living with disabilities should be given equal opportunity, henceforth, considering them during political appointments in all tiers of government.

According to him, it is crucial for the government to place special needs persons in positions of authority, noting that they are an integral part of the society.

Sani said appointing them into such positions would give a voice to their plight while protecting their rights.

“I call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors to appoint special advisers on disabilities and it should be from among them.

“This is because there is a need to give special attention to our young people with special needs.

“When I was in the Senate, I was one of those who championed the establishment of the Commission for People with Disabilities.

“I was also always sent by the President of the Senate then to attend protests led by people living with disabilities.

“I have not relented in that effort as I will continue to monitor activities of the government and stand the gap for them,” he stated.

Similarly, Sani who is also a human rights activist, said for Nigeria to move forward, persons living with disabilities should be given special attention.

“In other countries you will discover that all segments of society have places reserved for people living with disabilities.

“Places are reserved in parks, markets, cinemas for instance, for people living with disabilities,” he reiterated.