The Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Uche Okafor says the Anambra State legislature has since passed the Disability Rights Bill to integrate persons with disability into full activities across the State and improved their wellbeing.
In his goodwill message to mark the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disability, , Right Honourable Okafor called on various governments and Houses of Assembly in the country to formulate policies and legislations aimed at providing a better life for persons with disability.
The Speaker who commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for accommodating persons with disability in his government, enjoined well meaning citizens to commit part of their wealth to addressing the challenges facing people with disability in their localities.
Right Honourable Okafor, however urged people with disability to live above all forms of discrimination and stigmatization and utilize their God’s given talents in their various areas of specialization to improve their condition.
The State number one lawmaker called on private and public organizations to integrate people with disability in their scheme and provide an enabling environment for them in order to harness their potential.
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