The Joint National Association of Persons with disabilities(JONAPWD) in Barkin Ladi LGA has lauded the Local Council for carrying them along in the governance process and giving them sense of belonging.
The group commended the Management Committee Chairman, Hon. Barr. Ezekiel Mandyau and his Team for always identifying with persons with disabilities and recognizing them.
This was disclosed by the Chairman, JONAPWD Barkin Ladi LGA, Barr. Musa Davou when he received food items by Beautiful Gates Handicapped People Centre Jos as palliatives to cushion the adverse effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Friday 15th May, 2020 at the Barkin Ladi Council Secretariat.
Barr. Musa Davou while appreciating the CEO of Beautiful Gates Handicapped People Centre for identifying with them by extending humanitarian intervention to them expressed satisfaction with the recognition accorded to them.
He said that the association were included in the palliative committee in the Area which has increased their hope in future engagements.
Delivering the items in a low-key event to stick to social distancing, the CEO Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center and a great Philanthropist, Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan disclosed that he was there to demonstrate love and assist the target persons with food items to alleviate their sufferings.
Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, CEO Beautiful Gates Handicapped People Centre Jos said COVID-19 pandemic has affected social, economic, religious and other activities.
He said government alone cannot do it hence the intervention from Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre.
He charged the Council Chairman to always consider people with disabilities in their activities most importantly now so they can get palliatives to cushion the adverse effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Ayuba urged the beneficiaries to also assist people who may be in need.
He said he targeted People with disabilities because they constitute the poorest of the poor in the society and need special attention.
In his remarks, Plateau State Chairman Joint Association of People with disabilities, Hon. Seth Ata appreciated the humanitarian gesture saying that it depicts love and empathy, calling on government at all levels, NGOs and well spirited individuals to emulate Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan by assisting the people with palliatives in this trying times.
He urged the Council Chairman to always engage persons with disabilities to give them sense of belonging in the society.
Barr. Ezekiel Mandyau, the Management Committee Chairman of Barkin Ladi LGC who was represented by the Information Officer of the Council, Mr. Zakari Mohammed Gonto commended Beautiful Gates Handicapped People Centre for assisting the less privileged and vulnerable in the Area.
He said his administration will continue to partner and engage people with disabilities in the area in terms of humanitarian interventions and other activities.
Mr. Zakari urged the persons with disabilities to use their potentials for the peace, unity, growth and development of the area describing them as special persons with multidimensional talents which must be harnessed for societal transformation. He added that the Council will not relent in giving greater attention to persons with disabilities and the less privileged in the area.
He said the Council is opened to progressive and constructive engagements with persons living with disability.
He urged them to use the food items for the purpose they were given and assist those who are in need but the gesture may not reach.
Mr. Zakari charged them to abide by all preventive measures put in place by health experts and government directives at all levels aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Food items distributed to 100 beneficiaries by Beautiful Gates were Rice, Beans, Maize and Garri.
Source: ViewpointNigeria
