Determined to reach out to all sectors of Imo citizens during this COVID-19 era, the State Government has donated 500 bags of 10Kg Rice, 60 cartons of Indomie noodles, 40 cartons of Lifebouy soap and 42 cases of powder to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
Making the presentation in Government House, Owerri, the Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Barrister Nnamdi Anyaehie said the donation is yet one of such ways of ensuring that no section of the society is left behind in the distribution of the palliatives being distributed to the vulnerable in Imo State.
He acknowledged the place of PWDs in our society, assuring them of government continued partnership and accommodation in the scheme of things.
Anyaehie admonished them to continue to be peaceful in their day-to-day activities, promising that the donation is just the “beginning of the best to come.”
Receiving the palliatives on behalf of their colleagues, the President-General of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Imo State, Hon. Bright Uzoma thanked the Governor for the goodwill and promised the continued loyalty of his group to the Government of Governor Uzodimma.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Dr. Samuelson Emehibe poured encomia on the State Government for remembering persons with disabilities in these trying times and promised to ensure that the donation is evenly distributed to all those concerned.
Present at the presentation was the Hon. Commissioner for Gender and Vulnerable Group, Imo State, Mrs. Nkechi Ugwu.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser (Gov.)
