Lawmakers pass bill against begging with people living with disability.

Begging is now a crime in Nigeria, when
done using people living with disabilities.
This came after the Senate and the House of
Representatives harmonized bill passed by
the two chambers of the National Assembly.
According to the bill, those found guilty of
the act will be liable to a six-month
imprisonment, among other punishments.
The bill contains provisions that would
ensure that the disabled are protected from
discrimination and harmful treatment; have
access to free education at all levels, basic
health care, and employment, among others.
The harmonized bill will take into account,
the challenges being faced by physically
challenged persons and direct more focus at
them, creating a National Commission for
Persons with Disabilities, which will be
headed by a physically challenged person.
The lawmakers have passed the bill to
President Goodluck Jonathan for assent.