The Ekiti State Government through the Office of the Community Communications has supported a cluster of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with cash and food items in the spirit of Yuletide.
The beneficiaries were drawn from across the substantive sixteen local government areas of the state.
The ceremony held at the Fajuyi Pavilion, attracted several dignitaries, including the Director-General of Community Communication, Hon. Mary Oso-Omotosho; the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters, Hon. Obanise Akinolu Gbenga; Hon. Akin Stephen Abimbola; other Senior Special Assistants; members of the BAO disciples; and representatives of persons with disabilities from across the state.
Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters, Obanise Akinolu Gbenga expressed appreciation to the Ekiti State Government for its continued support for persons with disabilities.
He urged beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture by actively participating in the democratic process and supporting the government during the upcoming elections.
Also addressing the gathering, Director-General Office of Community Communications, Hon. Mary Oso-Omotosho said the gifts were part of the government’s resolve to show love to the people and give them a sense of belonging.
She urged them to sustain their support for Governor Oyebanji’s administration with a promise to extend more dividends of democracy to them.
In a remark, one of the beneficiaries, Coach Peter Ojo of the state’s disability sports group praised the government for its encouragement of disabled athletes.
Other beneficiaries of the empowerment programme expressed gratitude to the Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the initiative.
A cobbler , Fatidun Gbodugoluajimu, described the programme as fantastic and unprecedented, while Adewale Adobi said the level of support shown to persons with disabilities was unprecedented.
Hon. Akin Stephen Abimbola, speaking with journalists, commended the governor’s inclusive leadership and urged the people of Ekiti State to continue supporting the administration in the forthcoming elections.
