The Centre For Advocacy For Persons With Disabilities (CAPWD) has donated 424 artificial limbs to Amputees in Makurdi, Benue State.
Speaking at the presentation of the prosthetics to beneficiaries, the National President, CAPWD, Omotunde Ellen Thompson assured that the donation will go a long way in integrating Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into the society and enable them fend for themselves instead of being dependent and begging on the streets.
While congratulating beneficiaries of the humanitarian gesture, Thompson noted that “there is no nation that can develop without carrying their vulnerable people along, with a system in place for proper implementation of disability laws, best practices and effective implementation of PWDs treaties.
She went on, “It is time to remove every barrier confronting PWDs and change the system, we should tackle the menace posed by obstruction of justice in order to enable these people contribute their quota to Nation building and live dignified lives.”
Ellen thanked those who prioritized welfare of PWDs in the state, adding that, this signifies a giant stride and clear demonstration of love towards PWDs and other vulnerable groups in Benue State.