…The Idea Is To Change The Misconceptions Of People And Celebrate PWDs’ Unique differences, Says CEO, Sejoro
Foremost disability-focused online media, Inclusive News Network (INN) has launched “PWDs Celebrity Of The Week”.
CEO of INN, Ekundayo Sejoro said the idea is geared towards celebrating the unique differences and successful life’s journey of every Persons Living with Disabilities in Nigeria.
The stories, according to him, will be shared on weekly basis and is expected to change people’s negative mindsets about persons with disabilities and use the stories as a motivation to encourage their wards with disabilities to be the best they can be.
“The idea is targeted at parents, guardians, friends, teachers, colleagues (at schools or work) and acquaintance of persons with Disabilities and among persons with Disabilities themselves too.
“I’ve come across few persons with Disabilities who lack confidence in their abilities and are too afraid to go out there and express themselves to the world, so I believe this idea will encourage them for a greater change
“With over 31 million people living with Disabilities in Nigeria and Diasporas some of which feel they are alone in their life’s journey in this harsh world, these stories will help them find themselves and follow the story of someone who has gone through similar life’s journey,” he said.
The INN CEO also expressed optimism that the idea will change the mindset of people about persons with Disabilities just as INN set out 5 years ago to change the stereotypes of press organizations by introducing Disability News for the first time in Nigeria.
“So If you are an individual with disability, if you have an inspiring story to share, if you would like others to know your experiences, send your story through this link https://inclusivenews.com.ng/pwd-celebrity-week/ or look for this picture ? on Inclusivenews homepage and click on it to share your story.
“We will be waiting to take your story to the world as our viewers from Nigeria, USA, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Argentina, Kenya, Tanzania, Africa etc are waiting to read your story,” Sejoro said.