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Physically Challenged Persons Seeks Government support to Acquire Skills, Collaborate with CEPEJ for support

Physically Challenged Persons Seeks Government support to Acquire Skills, Collaborate with CEPEJ for support

By Abikele Orevaoghene, FPR

Physically challenged persons, under the auspices of Empowerment for Global Disability Aid Initiative (EGDAI) in collaboration with Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) and Shola Mese Foundation on Tuesday Appealed to the Federal and state Government to support them with skill acquisition programmes.
The appeal was made in Warri during as they converge at CEPEJ headquarters to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, appealing to government all level to include them in various skill acquisition programmes to enable them serve the society.
The president of Empowerment for Global Disability Aid Initiative, EGDAI, Dr. Kenneth Edun who spoke during the occasion said that the aim of the group is to create opportunities for the disabled persons to live a comfortable live free of unnecessary stress.

Kenneth Edun, a medical doctor encouraged the physically challenged persons to stand strong and fight for their right and never let anyone look down on them. He said, "Being physically challenged does not mean that you cannot attain any height in life. No excuse not to become great and not to play a major role in the society today.

He added that for the year 2019, the theme is promoting the participation of Persons with Disabilities and their Leadership: taking action on the 2030 Development Agenda.  Saying that this should inspire all physically challenged persons to aspire to be leaders in our today society.

He also said " we believe that there is ability in disability. We are looking forward to partner with great organizations all over the world where there will be inclusiveness for persons with Disability".

In support of this, the vice president, EGDAI, Mr. Gilbert Afonughe Ekama, added that their aim is to create awareness for people to know that PWD exist and also for the government to inform, carry them along and give them access to ICT and other developmental programs. 

The Chairman, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe has also advised the PWD to always stay focus and never look down on their selves. He encouraged them that they are very important and CEPEJ will support them in any way they can.
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