By MILLICENT IFEANYICHUKWU,
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has assured Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD) that its strategic plans for election will accommodate activities by the group.
Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya, Permanent Secretary of LASIEC, made the remark while addressing the group whose members visited the Commission on Thursday at Birrel Avenue, Sabo, Yaba.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the group, led by Mr Peter Ekemini, Programme Officer of the CCD, had Mrs Franca Anaedum, General Secretary, Joint National Association of Persons with Persons for Disabilities, (JONAPWD), Lagos State, on the visiting team.
Onasanya disclosed that sensitisation is in progress by the Commission to ensure that all persons with special needs are part of the decision-making process.
“Part of our strategic plans is to make sure that all citizens, irrespective of your level, economic status or requirements should have a voice in electing their government.
“In 2023, May 29, a new government will be coming on board at all levels, and we really want persons with disabilities to be part of the election because by that you’ll be recognised.
“And when government is making decisions, it will also know that some special people who were part of the process that brought them to positions need to be empowered.
“The issue of polling boots been sited across gutter as pointed out would be looked into, we are going to make sure that it is sited in areas very accessible,” he added.
