The Coalition of Person’sLiving with Disabilities in Nigeria (CPLWDN) has expresed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognising Mr. Bello Hassan’s exceptional performance and retaining him in his position as the head of Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)
The coalition’s National Coordinator Mallam Mohammed Musa Zaria and National Secretary Comrade David Olarewaju said this at a press conference held Sunday at Agura house, Abuja.
They also congratulated Hassan on his recent appointment as Vice Chairperson of the International Association of Deposit Insurers, African Regional Committee (IADI-ARC).
“Our coalition, consisting of over 45 groups of different clusters of our community from the Six Geopolitical Zones of the country, has come together to collectively make our voice heard and commend Nigerians for the support given to our members and organisation.
“First and foremost, we would like to congratulate Mr. Bello Hassan, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on his recent appointment as Vice Chairperson of the International Association of Deposit Insurers, African Regional Committee (IADI-ARC).
“His achievement is a source of immense pride for our community because he believes and supports our struggles.
“We express our sincere gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognising Mr. Hassan’s exceptional performance and retaining him in his position as the head of NDIC.
“NDIC under his tenure has restored the confidence of Nigerians in the banking sector leading to investor confidence and increase in the volume of banking transactions daily.
“Most importantly, the NDIC stands out as the sole organisation in Nigeria that continues to focus on inclusiveness, aligning perfectly with the renewed hope agenda of the present adminstration. In celebrating his successes, we believe that he will do more to change the perception and attitude of most Nigerians towards people living with disabilities.
“As a matter patriotic urgency, we call upon the National Commission of Persons Living with Disabilities, under the able leadership of its Executive Secretary, Mr. James Lalu, to promptly present a certificate of compliance to Alhaji Hassan on behalf of NDIC.
“Credible information at our disposal indicates that the agency has diligently adhered to the 2018 Disability Prohibition Act by ensuring that the stipulated percentage of jobs is allocated to our community in all recruitment processes under his leadership.
“It is glaring that under Mr. Hassan’s exceptional leadership, the NDIC has played a pivotal role in contributing to the financial system stability of our nation’s economy. The corporation’s diligence and commitment to repositioning insurance practices in Nigeria have been recognised both locally and globally.
“Under his leadership, NDIC conducted a review of the maximum deposit insurance coverage, aligning with international standards set by the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI), a feat recognised by international agencies including the MacArthur Foundations,” the coalition said.
While celebrating inclusiveness and would want to be included in policy formulation and governance, the coalition called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to do more in supporting their cause.
“While the National Assembly has done well in the area of legislation, we want effective enforcement mechanisms to drive the laws. The National Commission of Persons Living with Disabilities should therefore, publicly recognise NDIC’s compliance with the Disability Prohibition Act. This will serve as a reminder to other agencies to also follow suit.
“We urge you to also use your media houses and channels to amplify our voices and ensure that all government agencies and even the private sector makes provision for our members in adherence to the Disability Act.”
