The Joint National Association of People with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Bauchi State Chapter has urged the state government to include its members in the palliative distribution committee for petroleum subsidy removal.Mr Bulus Samaila, Chairman of the association, made the call on Wednesday in Bauchi during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor, Mr Auwal Jatau, who is also the Chairman of the palliative distribution committee.
The News Agency Nigeria (NAN) reports that JONAPWD is the umbrella body that speaks on behalf of people with disabilities in the state.
Samaila said that disabled people are usually left behind in implementation of government policies and programmes, urging the committee to include its members.
“We don’t want our share given to any agency or individuals, it should be given directly to our association to avoid us being shortchanged,” he said.
Samaila also appealed to the government to constitute a board for the state agency of disabled persons in the state.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor, Jatau, assured people with disabilities of inclusion in the palliative committee.
He said that the present administration always gave priority and consideration to people with disabilities in its activities and programmes.
Jatau commended the association for its humble request and support for the administration of Gov. Bala Muhammad, and urged them for more support so as to achieve excellence in leadership
