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As the world marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, the National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Persons With Disabilities (PWDS), Tolu Bankole has called on the Federal Government to make a definite statement on the conduct of Census so as to produce better data on disability inclusion.
Bankole also joined in the commemoration and recognizes essential contributions of over 30 million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.
The International theme of this year is: “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs for, with and by Persons With Disabilities.”
The theme is a stake reminder to invest in Persons With Disabilities if the SDGs will ever be achieved.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Bankole in a statement issued on Sunday, said this year’s observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been dedicated to inclusion of PWDs in the 17 SDGs, in the respective countries.
“APC led administration under our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has particularly played an important role in tackling the range of challenges confronting Persons With Disabilities in Nigeria since assuming office on May 29th this year.
“We have witnessed political inclusion of PWDs at the cabinet level and as Senior Special Assistant. Also, PWDs have been given a deserving voice in the Renewed Hope Social Programmes of President Tinubu’s administration, as we look forward to monthly cash transfers to the poorest, non interest loans to traders, and other economic empowerment programs to alleviate the plight of PWDs in Nigeria.
“The commitment and ceaseless efforts of the first lady, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to wipe away the tears of vulnerable Nigerians is most appreciated. The feedback from across the country shows that her symphony is hitting the right notes among PWDs.
“The All Progressives Congress, APC led by our result oriented and action packed chairman, H.E. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje PhD is committed to championing the cause of PWDs in Nigeria. Hence, the party will continue to remain the darling of PWDs through strong and consistent advocacy for the inclusion and improvement of lives of PWDs at all levels. Indeed, our amiable National chairman is not joking, but working. ”
” I called on the Federal Government to make a definite statement on the conduct of Census because producing better data on disability inclusion is vital to deliver the greatest impact.
” Let me commend the federal government on its achievement on security since the past few months.
The security situation is looking better and this must be sustained.
” I salute the doggedness and resilience of the armed forces in combating insecurity. We encourage the government to do more in supporting the families of all our fallen heroes.
” The retention and sustainability of the Nigerian nation is the business of all.” Finally, I celebrate all PWDs for their resilience and doggedness. No doubt we are people with determination not disability.
” The brighter tomorrow envisioned in the SDGs is one that must be co-created.”