The Chairman House Committee on Disability and Special Needs, Hon. Princess Miriam Onuoha, has urged Persons with Disabilities to remain calm as their demands are being given due attention.
Yesterday, at the National Assembly complex, Persons with Disabilities of Niger Delta origin came out in large numbers to protest against marginalization in employment matters. These PWDs had insisted that they are qualified and well educated and so merit employment.
Hon. Miriam Onuoha, in a statement issued yesterday, said the National Assembly was already acting on their demands. This, she pointed out, necessitated the Honourable Speaker creating a House Committee on Special Needs and Disability matters a fortnight ago. That, in itself, shows there’s special interest in the rights and welfare of people with disabilities in the hallowed chamber, Mrs. Onuoha reassured.
“I urge the protesters to remain calm as the good times are here, with the speaker and leadership of the House of Representatives appointing a chairman for persons with disabilities and special needs.
“We will work harmoniously to resolve the current impasse and grievances expressed today (yesterday)”.
“I want to assure you of my desire, and that of the National Assembly, to, as a matter of urgency, meet with your enraged group soonest”. Onuoha said.
It would be recalled that recently, the Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, appointed Hon. Onuoha as Committee Chairperson, House Committee on Disability matters in Nigeria.