By Lloydson G.Flomo
MONROVIA, Oct. 24 (LINA)-The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) has engaged United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia, Madam Christine Umutoni to explore opportunities for strengthened collaboration aimed at advancing disability-inclusive development across the UN system in Liberia.
The engagement seeks to strengthen strategic partnerships between the NCD and the United Nations and its specialized agencies to promote the rights, dignity, inclusion, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in Liberia’s national development process.
During the engagement on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, a high-level delegation headed by NCD Acting Executive Director, Apostle Dr. J. Aaron Wright Sr., emphasized the importance of ensuring that disability inclusion remains central to development policies, programs, and interventions implemented by the United Nations and its partners.
He highlighted the need for sustained institutional support to enhance its capacity to coordinate disability-related initiatives, advocate for inclusive policies, and improve the welfare of persons with disabilities across the country.
In response, Resident Coordinator Umutoni expressed her willingness to work with the NCD to advance its mission, particularly by strengthening the Commission’s institutional capacity and improving the lives of persons with disabilities in Liberia.
Her expressed willingness to collaborate signals an opportunity to deepen cooperation between the Commission and the UN system in promoting inclusive development and ensuring that persons with disabilities benefit meaningfully from development initiatives.
He highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing barriers that continue to limit the participation of persons with disabilities in education, healthcare, employment, public services, and other areas of national life.
As a government institution mandated to coordinate disability-related initiatives and advocate for the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities, the NCD considers strategic partnerships essential to achieving sustainable progress in disability inclusion reaffirming its commitment to engaging development partners, government institutions, civil society organizations, and international stakeholders to mobilize resources, strengthen institutional effectiveness, and advance policies that protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
The NCD said it remains committed to promoting a more inclusive Liberia where persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights, access opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) is the Autonomous Agency established in Liberia by an Act of Legislation on November 23, 2005, and printed into Handbill by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 29, 2005.