Kebbi Govt To Honour 1,000 Persons With Disability With Special Packages To Commemorate World Disability Day
From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
As Kebbi State joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s International Day of People with Disability, the Kebbi State Government through the Ministry of Special Duties, has set aside 1,000 Special packages for 1,000 people with Disability across the State.
The Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Zayyanu Umar Aliero, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
According to him, the state government, in collaboration with the wife of the President, has made adequate preparations to ensure that persons with disabilities across Kebbi State benefit meaningfully from the programme.
He explained that the event, themed “Fostering Disability inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress” aligns with the global celebration and aims to promote inclusion, empowerment and support for vulnerable groups.
The Commissioner further stated that the wife of the President, through her Renewed Hope Initiative, has contributed empowerment packages targeting 250 persons with disabilities.
In addition, the Kebbi State Government has approved a special capital grant of ₦100,000 each for 650 persons with disabilities, as part of its commitment to improving livelihoods and economic independence.
He added that the State Government has also provided 100 units of solar-powered tricycles to further enhance mobility and economic empowerment for beneficiaries.
Hon. Zayyanu noted that these interventions bring the total number of beneficiaries to 1,000, comprising the 250 beneficiaries from the Renewed Hope Initiative, 650 recipients of the special capital grant, and 100 beneficiaries of the solar – powered tricycles.
He further announced that the First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has supported the programme with 1,000 bags of rice, ensuring that each beneficiary will receive one bag as part of the support package.
