The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze has said that the state legislature has since passed the Disability Rights Bill to integrate persons with disability into full activities in the state and improve their wellbeing.
In his goodwill message to mark the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disability, Right Honourable Udeze 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 people with disability in his government, enjoined well-meaning citizens to commit part of their wealth to address the challenges facing people with disability in their localities.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for his promise to embark on building of Old People’s Home in the state to take good care of the aged.
Right Honourable Udeze however urged people with disability to live above all forms of discrimination and stigmatization, and utilize their God-given talents in their various areas of specialization to improve their condition.
The Speaker 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 potentials.
Comments are closed for this post.