by Chris Agbo
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities(CCD) has called on Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, to establish a disability desk on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Executive Director of CCD, David Anyaele in a press statement said that the establishment of a disability desk will go a long to enhance the link and communication between the government and the persons with disabilities on the effort to curb the spread of coronavirus virus in the state.
He appealed to the governor to include persons with disabilities in the government planned distribution of palliatives in the state. Government should ensure that persons with disabilities are given priority in the distribution of these relief materials.
He also said that important that persons with disabilities are included because they are the worst hit in this 14-day lockdown than any other social groups.
He urge the governor to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and protection of persons with disabilities as clearly stated in Part 5, Section 25 of the Nigeria Disability Law.
