Section 1: Prohibition of discrimination and penalty.

(1) A person with disability shall not be discriminated against on the ground of his disability by any person or institution in any manner or circumstance.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1), commits an offence and is liable on conviction to, if the person is-
(a) a body corporate, a fine of N1,000,000; and
(b) an individual, a fine of N100,000 or six months’ imprisonment or both.
(3) Notwithstanding the prosecution, conviction or otherwise of any person for any offence under this Act, the person against whom the crime or wrong is committed may maintain a civil action against the person committing the offence or causing the injury, without prejudice to any conviction or acquittal.