By Umar Saleh, Bauchi
The District Head of Lame, Bauchi State, Alhaji Yakubu Aliyu Lame, has urged individuals to assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in their communities. Speaking during a donation event organized by Beautiful Gate Handicap People Centre Jos in collaboration with Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV), he stressed the need to empower PWDs through mobility aid and educational scholarships.
Aliyu Lame emphasized the importance of offering assistance to PWDs to help them transition away from street begging. He highlighted education as a key avenue for improving their lives and called on society to actively support this marginalized group.
The District Head lauded the Beautiful Gate Handicap People Centre for their impactful work in partnership with BATV, which has brought hope and joy to PWDs in Bauchi State. He encouraged more organizations to emulate such efforts.
Sandra Nanbam, a representative of Beautiful Gate Handicap People Centre Jos, revealed that the organization has distributed over 40,000 mobility items, including tricycles, walking frames, and crutches, to PWDs across Nigeria and beyond. She attributed this initiative to the vision of their founder, Ayuba Guwfan, a PWD himself.
Nanbam highlighted that Ayuba Guwfan, now the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, had committed to supporting PWDs like himself. She encouraged the beneficiaries to prioritize education as a tool for empowerment and self-improvement.
Nanbam also raised awareness about the importance of routine immunization, particularly against the wild polio virus, which has caused disabilities in many beneficiaries. She reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to collaborating with organizations to support PWDs.
The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Brisca Jerome, emphasized the agency’s role in training PWDs in various skills to foster self-reliance. She encouraged beneficiaries to seize these opportunities to improve their livelihoods.
BATV’s Managing Director, Muhammad Garba Ningi, stated that the distribution of mobility aids aligns with the organization’s corporate social responsibility efforts. He reiterated BATV’s dedication to uplifting the lives of PWDs in the state.
This year’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities was celebrated under the theme “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.” The event underscored the importance of PWDs’ active participation in creating a better society.
The beneficiaries, including men, women, and students like a first-class Mathematics graduate, Muhammad Gadau, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Beautiful Gate Handicap People Centre and BATV. They appreciated the efforts made to improve their mobility and overall well-being.
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