By Chidimma Ajemba
Office of the Governor on Disability Matters (OGDM) is set to begin its first session of sign language class program at the Disability and Humanitarian Services Centre located in Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Center Awka.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Disability Matters Barrister Ezewuzie emphasized the importance of sign language in our society and the need for people to get enrolled and take advantage of the sign language class.
“Sign language is special and unique language that everyone ought to learn”
“Governor Willie Obiano has directed that sign language should be included into our school curriculum and it is as a result of this that the office of the Governor on Disability Matters has decided to kickstart a Free Sign Language class.” Barrister Ezewuzie explained.
He called on all the citizens of Anambra to make use of the program and learn sign language as it is now a necessity for smooth communication with the Deaf community.
”The first batch of the program is set to commence this October for the staff of OGDM, the second batch shall be general and free because Governor has a mission to see to it that an average ”Onye Anambra” understands and communicate with the sign language, as this will reduce the use of sign language interpreters.”
The office of the Governor on Disability Matters currently has 5 sign language interpreters on ground to make the language very easy to learn. One of them, also serves as Special Assistant to the Governor on Sign Language Communication.