By Chibuzor Okoye
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Disability Matters, Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie has affirmed that Governor Willie Obiano has done extremely well for persons with disabilities in Anambra State.
Barrister Ezewuzie made this known when retirees with disabilities in Anambra State paid him a courtesy call in Awka.
The retirees, led by their state Coordinator, Mr. William Umeh, who retired as a Director of Social Services at Anambra State Civil Service Commission, commended Barrister Ezewuzie for his innovations and hard work towards the welfare of persons with disabilities.
Mr. Umeh said they were in his office to extend their commendation to the governor as well as to intimate him with some of their challenges, with a view to addressing them.
Responding, Barrister Ezewuzie commended the retirees with disabilities, who have served in various capacities in the state civil service, and promised that Governor Obiano will attend to their needs.
The Special Adviser described Governor Obiano as the best disability friendly governor in Nigeria and promised that persons with disabilities in the state will continue to support the Willie Obiano administration at all times for a prosperous and greater Anambra.
Two of the members, Mr. Leonard Ifediniru and Mr. Francis Ezeanwuna extolled Barrister Ezewuzie for being proactive and responsive in the discharge of his duties and urged him not to relent.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Sign Language Interpretation, Mr. Collins Joseph and the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Disability Services, Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke were present during the event.