Nigeria, March 12 -- Stakeholders have emphasised the urgent need for evidence-based policymaking for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, following the unveiling of a landmark exploratory database by the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) on Wednesday.

They highlighted how, for decades, the disability community in Nigeria has struggled with the absence of reliable demographic data, a gap that has hindered planning, advocacy, and effective interventions.

Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Abba Isa, described the publication as "a significant milestone in advancing inclusive development and evidence-based policy making for P...