As part of its commitment towards cushioning the adverse effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on persons with disabilities, Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center on Friday distributed food items to persons with disabilities in Jos East, Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas, Plateau State.
Delivering the items in a low-key event that held in the Council Secretariat complex in the above mentioned Local Government Areas to observe the social distancing order, the CEO Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center, a great Philanthropist, Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan disclosed that he was there to demonstrate love and compassion for persons with disabilities with the food items to help alleviate their sufferings in this trying time.
Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, CEO Beautiful Gates Handicapped People Centre, Jos
He said COVID-19 pandemic has affected social, economic, religious and other activities of persons with disabilities and they need help from all and sundry.
He said government alone cannot do it that’s why Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre is here to complement the effort of government.
He charged the Council Chairman of the areas to always consider people with disabilities in their activities especially at a time like this so they can get palliatives to cushion the adverse effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Ayuba urged PWDs in the Area to always assist their members who may be in need.
He said the reason why the center targeted People with disabilities is because they constitute the poorest of the poor in the society and need special attention and in addition, the means of livelihood of the people has been greatly affected on account of the pandemic.
He called for government intervention in providing farm inputs now that the rainy season is here.
He advised the PWDs to stick to all preventive measures advised by health experts and government directives aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus while urging government at all levels to increase palliative interventions to the people.
In his remarks, Plateau State Chairman Joint Association of People with disabilities, Hon. Seth Ata appreciated the humanitarian gesture which is a show of love and empathy, calling on government at all levels, NGOs and well spirited individuals to emulate Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan and extend their palliatives to PWDs in this trying times.
He urged the Chairman of JONAPWD to always engage persons with disabilities to give them sense of belonging in the society.
He appreciated Chief Ayuba Gufwan for identifying with Members of his Constituency in the entire State.
In their separate remarks, Council Chairmen of the Areas visited Lauded Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre for identifying with people with disability in his humanitarian intervention.
They gave assurance to always carry people with disabilities along in all their policies.
The Chairmen of the Local Government JONAPWD in the areas visited who couldn’t hide their joy commended the empathy displayed by Hon. Ayuba Gufwan and prayed God to open greater doors so he can reach more persons with disabilities.
They lauded his impacts on the less privileged and vulnerable in the society saying his contributions to human capital development can never go unnoticed.
The food items shared to 300 beneficiaries (100 each) in the 3 Local Government Areas were rice, beans, garri and maize.
The Centre have been done similar gesture to people with disabilities in 14 other Local Government Areas in the State.
Some pictures of the event:
