The member representing Charanci, Kurfi and Batagarawa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Architect Umar Murtula Banye in collaborated with the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People’s Center has donated 100 Tricycle-wheelchairs to persons with physical disability in his constituency
The 100 Tricycle-wheelchairs donated on Thursday by Beautiful Gate were distributed to people with special needs in Charanci town of Katsina State.
The event which began at about 9am had in attendance dignitaries from the State and Local levels in Katsina State. Represented by Yahaya Galadima, the Federal Lawmaker while distributing the wheelchairs to the beneficiaries charged them to make positive use of the wheelchairs by enrolling in school or learn a trade.
He assured them of his willingness to work and support all activities of People with Disabilities. He announced the donation of N5,000 each to each of the beneficiary
Representative of the Executive Director, Beautiful Gate Handicapped People’s Center Sandra Yilgwan encouraged the beneficiaries to put more efforts in their studies and businesses, while also cautioning them against selling the wheelchairs.
Sandra told them the inspiring story about how Beautiful Gate came about and how the funds sourced are being used to build wheelchairs for free distribution. She appealed to the Katsina State Government and other government agencies to prioritize the empowerment of people with Disabilities and to support them where possible so they can become useful and productive members of the society.