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Okogwu Accuses Dana Air Of Discriminating Against Disabled Nigerians

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4 years ago

Dec 21, 2020.

Disability Advocate and Media Consultant, Dr. Chike Okogwu has lamented over the poor treatment of disabled Nigerians.

Ekohotblog understands that he expressed his disappointment with the discrimination shown to him while sharing his experience with Dana Air on Twitter.

According to Okogwu, he met the requirements as stated on the website of the airline before purchasing two business class tickets from Abuja to Lagos.

He wrote, “This is indeed the height of discrimination against persons with Disabilities in Nig. I booked a 7:20PM flight from Abj-Lag which was reschdld (rescheduled) to 9.05PM. I got my boarding pass only for DanaAir to say a new policy forbids carryn (carrying) us with wheelchr (wheel chair)

“I met with all their conditions as displayed on their website please. Bought 2 Biz Class Tickets as you can see. Pls never allow anybody trample on your rights. I am only disabled by a messed up system but very highly exposed, cerebral & compassionate.”

He further stated his readiness to do all it takes to halt the discrimination of disabled individuals across the country.

“It’s turning bloody here in Abuja Airport. If we die, we die. I say no to discrimination of persons with Disabilities in Nig.

“Persons With Disabilities are mobilizing to all airports in Nigeria to #ShutDownDanaAir. We have the power!”

I met with all their conditions as displayed on their website please. Bought 2 Biz Class Tickets as you can see. Pls never allow anybody trample on your rights. I am only disabled by a messed up system but very highly exposed, cerebral & compassionate. pic.twitter.com/aq68t8LUlh

— Dr. Chike OKOGWU. (@chikeiq) December 21, 2020