OAU Hosts Workshop for Persons with Disabilities
The study aims to shed light on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by PWDs during electoral processes.
Zita Ezechi 
Researchers of Obafemi Awolowo University, with a collaboration with the Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo, hosted an inception workshop, on June 27. The purpose of this workshop was to kick off a new research project titled "Political Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria's General Elections (1999-2023)."
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The Researchers, under the leadership of Dr. Damilola Taiye Agbalajobi, aimed to examine the involvement of PWDs in Nigeria’s general elections since the start of the Fourth Republic.
The study aims to shed light on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by PWDs during electoral processes. By analyzing data spanning from 1999 to 2023, the researchers intend to provide valuable insights into the political participation of this marginalized group.
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The project holds promise for enhancing inclusivity and advocating for meaningful reforms in Nigeria's democratic processes.
