Jake Epelle, Ketil Karlsen and sign language interpreter, Timothy Tinat at the meeting
The European Union (EU) on Thursday flagged off 2200 COVID-19 palliatives by it’s delegation in Nigeria.
The flag off was done with the community of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Karamajiji colony, Abuja.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Ketil Karlsen said over N40million worth of palliatives will be distributed across FCT to the vulnerable (persons with disabilities, widows etc).
According to him, since the primary target of the initiative, was for persons with disabilities, the flag off was done in disability colony, Karamjiji and Jake Epelle, CEO and The Founder of The Albino Foundation, on behalf of the foundation, received 500 packs and handed all the packs to The Emir of the Disability colony and the leadership of FCT JONAPWD for distribution.
Notable disability leaders present at the event include Jake Epelle (TAF), Lois Auta(Cedar Seed), Dr. Chike Okogwu (CARE NIgeria), FCT JONAPWD Chairman, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Ujah and The Emir of Disability colony.
INN also reliably gathered that the EU delegation, in the coming days, will be distributing these palliatives in different community of the FCT.