In a move described as “a marriage of collaboration,” the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and The Ability Life Initiative (TALI) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fast-track the enforcement of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018.
The deal was sealed on September 10, 2025, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, bringing together senior government officials, disability advocates, and civil society leaders.
Ikem U. Uchegbulam, Acting Director of Compliance and Enforcement at NCPWD, opened the ceremony by hailing TALI’s “tireless advocacy” and stressing that the partnership represents a decisive push to end systemic discrimination.
Prada Uzodimma, Co-founder of TALI, called the agreement “a roadmap for equity”, noting that the partnership will guide joint projects, including a flagship initiative in November 2025.
But the day’s most stirring moment came from Hon. Ayuba B. Gufwan, Executive e Secretary of NCPWD, who mixed personal testimony with a clear call to action:
“Every word in this MoU must come alive in practice. The 2018 Act is not just a law—it is a commitment to dignity, equity, and justice. Today, I welcome TALI to this Commission as family. Together, we will make inclusion a reality.”
The MoU was signed by Hon. Gufwan alongside TALI’s Co-founders, Prada Uzodimma and Oprah Uzodimma, with Commission leadership standing as witnesses.
In her closing remarks, Oprah Uzodimma likened the partnership to a relationship that had “matured into a marriage,” underscoring the trust that has grown between both organizations.
The event ended with a symbolic group photograph—capturing the unity of purpose to translate policy into lived impact for millions of Nigerians with disabilities.
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