Pastor Ben Akabueze of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), King’s Court onVictoria lsland in Lagos has said there is need to show compassion and cater for people with disabilities.
He spoke at the launch of a Disability Inclusion event: Diversity Sunday at The Kings Court. “Since we have over 27 million people with disabilities in Nigeria, governments have to cater for them. But today in our own spaces and environments, we should start some thing for them not waiting for government.”
Akabueze added: “… The Kings Court welcomes everyone with disabilities with open arms. Though we are different, we are one in Christ…”
The event included celebrating diverse abilities of persons with disabilities through songs, dance, testimonies. On the occasion, 17 visually impaired persons received white canes from the church, free gifts packs for participants, among other foods and drinks.
Mr. Jake Epelle, chief executive officer and founder of Albino Association of Nigeria, relived his plight with Albinism. Among the negative ordeals are isolation, neglect, self-education, abuses, domestic accident, hurtful jests from school mates and society.
