In an apparent move to discourage the menace of street begging in Bauchi, first lady of the State, Aisha Bala Mohammed has empowered dozens of Persons With Disabilities with various skills and cash support in line with activities marking the International day for Persons With Disabilities in Bauchi State, North East Nigeria
The wife of the Governor also extended hands of love to some non-governmental organisations that have been in the vanguard of promoting issues affecting vulnerable people in the State
Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed urged residents to always respect people with special needs, saying the Bauchi State Government mainstreams people with disabilities in most of it policies and programme
Speaking on behalf of development partners, Deborah Tabara promised to sustain support and protect the fundamental rights of the less privileged in the society.
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Some of the beneficiaries who spoke in sign language appreciated the first lady, as well as development partners for their kind gesture
The Theme for this year’s event is United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs with and by persons with disabilities
(EDITOR: TIENABESO BIBIYE)
