The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is annually observed on 3 December to promote full and equal participation of Persons with Disabilities in all aspects of society and development.
The Sokoto State government under the office of Honorable Special Adviser to the governor on Disability and Special Needs, Abdul Azeez Ibrahim celebrated World Disability Day.
In his address, the SA, who was Chairperson of the event said Sokoto State Government under His Excellency, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is focusing on supporting PWDs to access mainstream opportunities that meet their goals and aspirations.
“We will keep supporting people with special needs to built on their skills set while undertaking activities which align with their passions and interests.
“People with special needs in the State are happy for the support they are getting from the State government under the leadership of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal” he added.
At the event in which all disability clusters participated, tricycles were presented to persons who needed them in all 23 local governments. There was palpable excitement among the beneficiaries at the brand new tricycles.
Remarking on the celebrations, representative of the Sultanate Council and district head of Gagi said the appointment of Abdul-Azeez Ibrahim as SA on Disability and Special Needs is most commendable.
According to him, “Ibrahim has a golden heart. It gladdens my heart to see how happy these people with special needs are with the State government. What’s more, we are pretty sure that his leadership will continue to yield positive results”.
In his remarks, the comptroller said the initiative was possible through the help of Honorable Abdul-Azeez Ibrahim. He also promised that and very soon, more support will come.
