Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for better support for Nigerians with disabilities, urging the government to ensure they have access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.
Obi made his remarks in a statement released on Sunday, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
He decried the discrimination and hardship faced by those with disabilities in Nigeria, stressing their right to live fulfilling and productive lives.
“Having a disability should not be a death sentence or society stigmatisation, but should be a platform that calls up the humanity in us as their brothers and sisters,” Obi stated in an X post.
Citing World Health Organization (WHO) statistics that indicate over 35 million Nigerians live with disabilities, Obi stressed the importance of government support in enabling them to thrive and contribute to the nation’s development.
