Mrs Betsy Obaseki, the First Lady of Edo State, has assured that Governor Godwin Obaseki will establish a commission for persons with disabilities before the end of his administration.
She gave the assurance while commemorating International Women’s Day organised by Women’s wing of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Edo State chapter sponsored with funding from Edo State JONAPWD.
Represented by Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Mrs Christabel Omon Ekwu, the first lady promised to use her office to promote, protect and include women with disabilities in Edo State.
She assured women with disabilities of the state government’s continuous support to persons with disabilities.
In her remarks the women leader of the Association, Mrs Dele Atole Charity encouraged women with disabilities to put their disabilities behind them and move forward to achieve greater heights with self determination.
Ann Ojugo, chairman of JONAPWD Edo state chapter
Earlier, Ms Ann Ojugo, chairman of JONAPWD Edo state chapter, welcomed all participants including the Hon. Commissioner, Mrs Christabel Omon Ekwu, and other guests for coming over to celebrate with women with disabilities in Edo State despite their tight schedule.
Ojugo made these requests to the State government amongst other things, the establishment of the disability commission, provision of skill acquisition, more empowerment packages and employment for Women with disabilities.
She admonished women with disabilities to make themselves available for inclusion into the society by working on their mentality putting up a positive attitude, dropping the spirit of self pity and low self esteem.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of cash grants to some women to boost their businesses.
INN reports that the wife of Edo state Governor through the ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues had earlier empowered four women with disabilities alongside other women when the State government celebrated International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, 2024.