The Office of the Wife of Governor in collaboration with the Ekiti State Government have finally distributed relief materials as palliatives to persons with disabilities in Ekiti State to cushion the effect of lockdown.
The items were handed over to leadership of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities and Disable People Organisations in Ekiti.
The leaders of clusters who could not hide their feelings appreciated Erelu Bisi Fayemi and the government of Ekiti state under the leadership of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi for the gesture.
In his words, the chairman of JONAPWD in Ekiti state, Mr Kayode Owolabi appreciated the wife of the governor and the government for their love and support for persons with disabilities.
He said disability community were the most affected during this COVID-19 pandemic as they can not do much to earn a living and most of their care-givers are also trapped in the lockdown.
He also said that the relief materials would go a long way in ameliorating their suffering.
The Executive Director of Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI), Engr. Olajide Funso who is also the General Secretary of JONAPWD thanked the Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his wife for the laudable support at such a critical time.
He said “Persons with disabilities are the most vulnerable even among the vulnerable groups, stating that the impact that COVID-19 have had on PWDs is disturbing and alarming.
“The palliative support will no doubt serve as succour to the teeming PWDs in Ekiti.
He called on all well-meaning Nigerians both home and abroad, corporate bodies and government at all levels to rise up and help the disability community in this trying period.
While speaking on the initiative, the PRO of JONAPWD in Ekiti, Miss Bankole Gbemisola thanked those who supported their cause during advocacy for the palliative support which include Hon. Biodun Oyeleye, SSA on Civil Society Matters; Hon.(Mrs) Omotunde Fajuyi, Chairperson, Ado Local Government; Hon Muyiwa Olumilua, Commisioner for Information; Dr.(Mrs) Abimbola Solanke, SA on SDGs and others.
