President Tinubu Appoints Mohammed Isa as Senior Special Assistant on Disability Matters
President Bola Tinubu has named Mohammed Isa as his Senior Special Assistant on Disability Matters, as part of his commitment to ensuring that every facet of society receives adequate attention under the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration.
The announcement was made on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, at the State House in Abuja. Ngelale emphasized that the appointment reflects Tinubu’s dedication to championing the rights and concerns of individuals with disabilities.
Mohammed Isa is hailed as a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities, boasting over a decade of experience in both local and international advocacy efforts focused on this demographic.
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He holds an honors degree in Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri and obtained his Master in Public Administration from the same institution in 2017.
In a statement, Ngelale outlined the President’s directive to the newly appointed aide, stating, “The President tasks the new appointee to proactively create avenues of opportunity for inclusion through the inculcation of PWD requirements and perspectives in the policies and programmes of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government while working closely with sub-national authorities to build a national consensus on PWD-friendly policy and environmental conditions in collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).”
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Mohammed Isa’s extensive experience and academic background position him to play a pivotal role in advancing disability-inclusive policies and initiatives within the federal government.
His appointment is seen as a positive step toward fostering a more inclusive society for all citizens, regardless of their abilities.
