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The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has summoned the management of Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, over allegations of discriminatory treatment towards Mr Adebola Daniel, a person living with a disability and son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the committee, Bashiru Ayinla, announced this decision while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Ayinla, representing Oshodi\/Isolo-1 Federal Constituency, Lagos State, vowed that the committee would ensure that any violation of the Disability Act is met with appropriate punishment under the law.<\/p>\n

Recall that the incident in question occurred at the KFC outlet within the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, where Daniel, a wheelchair user, was reportedly denied entry with the manager allegedly stating, \u201cNo wheelchair allowed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Expressing his dismay, Ayinla stated the gravity of the situation, saying, \u201cThe discriminatory incident sheds light on the challenges being faced by individuals with disabilities in Nigeria. This treatment is unacceptable and is a violation of the Disability Act.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have invited KFC and there will be an investigation which will be based on House rules.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe discriminatory incident, highlighted by Mr Daniel\u2019s public account, sheds light on the challenges being faced by individuals with disabilities in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr Daniel, a wheelchair user, faced humiliation when he was refused entry to the KFC outlet, with the manager stating, \u2018No wheelchair allowed.\u2019 This treatment is unacceptable and goes against the principles of inclusivity and respect and it is a violation of the Disability Act.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Committee Chairman pointed out the importance of enforcing the Disability Act to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities, stressing the need for compliance with its provisions, particularly regarding access to public spaces and employment quotas.<\/p>\n

According to him, the son of the ex-governor and serving senator, Daniel, recounted his experience at the KFC outlet of the airport in a series of tweets posted on Wednesday via his X handle, @DebolaDaniel, saying, \u201cBeing disabled often rolls over my spirit, leaving behind a trail of shattered dignity and forgotten humanity. Nowhere more so than in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ayinla added that the denial of individuals with disabilities access to public spaces is not only disrespectful \u201cbut also undermines ongoing efforts to implement the Disability Act\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe case of Mr Adebola Daniel is one in millions of other unreported cases of such abuses and injustices against people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will no longer be tolerated by the governments at all levels. Any establishments within the shore of our country irrespective of owners\u2019 status should take note. Enough is enough!<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Discrimination against People with Disabilities Prohibition Act 2018, passed by the National Assembly, aims to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, compliance with this Act has been lacking since the grace period ended in January,\u201d the lawmaker added.<\/p>\n

Ayinla pledged the readiness of the House to engage with communities to kick-start the full implementation of the Disability Act, stating that \u201ckey provisions such as access to public buildings, employment quotas, and welfare promotion for persons with disabilities must be enforced to ensure their rights are upheld\u201d.<\/p>\n

He also urged state governments to domesticate the Disability Act.<\/p>\n

Addressing concerns about the committee\u2019s motives, Ayinla affirmed that the lawmakers\u2019 action was not influenced by the status of the individual involved but rather by the broader imperative of promoting inclusivity and upholding the rights of all citizens, regardless of their physical abilities.<\/p>\n

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