Ogun govt empowers 150 persons living with disability
Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has empowered about 150 People Living With Disabilities, PWD, in the state.
The empowerment was part of the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities themed, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.”
Items distributed at the event were Deep Freezers, Grinding Machines, Generating Sets, Clippers, Brail Machines, Walking Sticks, and Wheel Chairs among others.
The Ministry’s Commissioner, Adijat Adeleye said the essence of the empowerment was to reaffirm the commitment of the present administration of inclusion and equity for persons with disabilities and ensure a significant impact in their lives.
“As we commemorate this year’s Disability Day, I want to assure you that, Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritising the needs of all persons with special needs”, she said
