Lawyers Alert (LA), a legal and human rights organisation, has called for the speedy establishment of the Benue State Disability Commission and the full implementation of the Benue State Disability Law 2025.
Dr Rommy Mom, President of Lawyers Alert, made the call while delivering a keynote address at a two-day policy dialogue on the implementation of the Benue State Disability Law, organised by the Nigerian Women Trust Fund. Dr Mom was represented by the associate director, Victor Eboh, Esq.
He emphasised that operationalising the Commission is critical to protecting the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across Benue State.
The LA president stressed that timely enforcement of the law will strengthen institutional support systems, improve access to essential services, and enable persons with disabilities to participate in social, economic, and governance processes fully.
It is understood that the dialogue brought together government agencies, civil society organisations, and community stakeholders, fostering meaningful discussions and producing concrete recommendations to translate the law into tangible opportunities, measurable impact, and strengthened disability rights across the State.
LA is committed to ensuring security and access to justice, promoting health rights, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and fostering socio-economic development, with a special focus on women and other vulnerable groups.
