Expert Advises Banks To Recruit Physically Challenged Persons

A financial expert, Mr Titus Okunronmu, last Thursday advised the management of banks  to recruit more persons with disabilities.

Okunronmu, a former Director in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said in Lagos that banks should give jobs to more qualified persons with disabilities.

He was reacting to plans by the CBN Governor, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to recruit a victim of UN building bomb blast, who lost her legs.

The former CBN director said that engaging persons with disabilities was in line with the international best practices, but advised that banks should not sacrifice merit in the process.

He said that the physically challenged persons were equally gifted and should be given the opportunities to excel in their chosen careers, particularly in the banking industry.

Okunronmu said that the apex bank had been championing the cause, adding that the CBN had always employed persons with disabilities.

It will be  recalled that Sanusi has advised banks to open special branches for persons with disabilities.

The CBN Governor also advised the banks to give special consideration to customers with disabilities.

He said that this could be done by ensuring that the entrance to the banking halls were built to allow the use of wheel-chairs.