Beyond Disability Rights Act in Nigeria: Practices and Lessons from America and Canada on Collective Actions for Enforcement

Discrimination Against People with Disabilities Act 2018 finally saw the dawn of light as the National Assembly passed the bill on March 28th, 2018, and assented to by the President in 2019 after many years of politics. However, five years after the passage of the National Disability Act, the gap is still widening between the disabled population, and it ought to be.The Nigerian People with disabilities are still facing challenges ranging from high unemployment, molestation, and emotional and sexual abuse. This paper reflects on the collective actions that can be taken to enforce the Disability Rights Act in Nigeria, drawing on the practices and lessons learned from Canada and America. This paper examines the current state of disability rights in Nigeria and compares it to the successful implementation of disability rights legislation in Canada and America. Through this comparison, the paper provides insights into potential strategies for effectively enforcing the Disability Rights Acts in Nigeria. By analyzing the collective actions taken in Canada and America, this paper highlights key methods and initiatives that have been successful in promoting and protecting disability rights. Additionally, the paper explores the lessons that can be learned from these countries and applied to the Nigerian context. Overall, this abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the collective actions that can be taken to enforce disability rights in Nigeria, based on the experiences of Canada and America. This academic abstract will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and activists in Nigeria and contribute to the ongoing discussions surrounding disability rights in Nigeria and other African Countries.