By Chris Agbo
Following the lockdown in Imo State which is part of the measures aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, the vulnerable groups in the state are at the verge of dying in their numbers.
In a press statement titled COVID-19 PANDEMIC: LOCKDOWN AND ITS CATASTROPHIC EFFECTS ON THE VULNERABLE GROUP IN IMO STATE signed by Hon.Bright Uzoma, the Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with disabilities ((JONAPWD)Imo state. He said that Persons living with disabilities constitutes over 90% of the vulnerable groups in the state therefore, he appealed to the government, cooperate bodies, public spirited individuals and the general public to come to their aid as the situation is becoming increasingly unbearable for their members scattered across the 27 LGAs in the state.
He called for prompt and proper implementation of policies and programmes aimed at inclusiveness and general well-being of persons living with disabilities.
The group has already concluded a well designed arrangement that will ensure equitable distribution of relief materials, medications or cash to their members in the 305 wards in the state.
The group is therefore making passionate appeal to government, corporate bodies and well meaning Nigerians to come to their aid. It has become necessary because majority of them are starving at verge of death since these past few days, some can no longer get access to their medications, etc.
If you have any assistance for the group, Please you can assist in form of relief materials like food items, medications etc or donation to be made to: Account Name: JOINT NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, IMO STATE.
Account Number: 6220049516
Bank Name: Fidelity Bank plc
They can be reached via these phone numbers: 08038670542 or 09072477122
