Ahead of the inauguration on the 29th of May, TAF Africa tasked the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and other elected individuals to dedicate 10 percent of ministerial and Special Advisers, Special Advisers, appointments to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the spirit of national unity and inclusion.
The CEO/Founder of TAF Africa, Amb. Jake Epelle, made this demand during a Stakeholders’ Strategic Roundtable on the Able to Serve Campaign, themed, “Disability Inclusion in the Appointment of Cabinet Members: A Call for Inclusive Governance”.
Amb. Epelle further stated that there is nothing wrong with the president-elect appointing PWDs into his cabinet because they have a major stake in the development of Nigeria. He emphasized that in the spirit of inclusivity, the appointments will add value and give a sense of belonging to PWDs, adding that they have a huge but untapped potential, skills, and perspectives needed to impact positively in the decision-making process and good governance, hence the agitation for appointments.
He further explained that the strategic roundtable was basically organized to create awareness and get the commitment of the various political parties to driving disability inclusion in the appointment of cabinet members within the incoming government.
According to him, “If you truly want to run a government of national unity, then that government should be inclusive of all irrespective of gender, disability status, religion, and do whatever that needs to be done so that everyone will sit on the table, which is the way forward.”
Dr. Chike Okogwu, Founder of, the Center for Ability, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment (CARE Nigeria) stressed that it is a matter of right for PWDs to demand political appointments.
According to him, “There is an Act prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities. It says at least five percent of persons with disabilities should be given employment. it is a five percent minimum, but we are saying we want 10 percent.
“Take me for example, I’m only physically impaired, I’m not disabled in any manner and there are lots of us like that. we are bringing capacity, competence, courage, and everything that makes us excel. You are giving us as a matter of right, but do not look at us only from the prism of disabilities, look beyond what we represent. A lot of us are well educated, a lot of us are intellectuals, we have what it takes to do what you want”, he added.
At the end of the roundtable, the different disability clusters present made their demands to the elected individuals from various political parties through a communique that was signed and issued.
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Job Title: IT Officer Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full Time Duration: 12 months TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental/not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and the around the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion. Responsibilities IT Support: Provide technical support for all IT systems within the organization. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, assisting employees in resolving technical problems. Stay updated on emerging IT trends and implement best practices within the organization. Web and Mobile App Management Manage TAF Africa’s Disability Hub application Ensure that TAF’s Applications are Disability Friendly Be Product Owner for the applications Website Development and Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain the organization’s website to ensure a user-friendly and appealing online presence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the website aligns with TAF Africa’s communication strategies. Implement SEO strategies and optimize the website for search engine visibility. Graphic Design: Create visually striking and engaging graphics materials, both digital and print. Develop and maintain the visual identity of TAF Africa, including logos, brand, and donor guidelines. Collaborate with different teams to design presentations, brochures, and other materials. Produce multimedia content, including images, infographics, videos, and animations, to support marketing campaigns. Any Other Duties Assigned Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Web Development, Graphic Design, or a related field. Proven experience in IT support, web development, and graphic design. Proficiency in graphic design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite. Strong knowledge of IT systems and network administration. Experience in web development, including familiarity with HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Creative mindset and a keen eye for detail in graphic design. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills How To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications using the link below: https://forms.gle/ZjfrmG4WQi4i4TQN9 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application Deadline: 7th January 2026 Diversity and Inclusion:TAF Africa strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. All submissions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.