The bold commitment was made during the celebration held at the Rehabilitation Centre Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, and his team of Directors received the South West zonal office building from the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Seyi Makinde.
Hon. Gufwan expressed deep gratitude to the Oyo State Government for its unwavering commitment to promoting inclusivity and enhancing the welfare of PWDs. He acknowledged this milestone as a significant step toward creating a more inclusive society.
"The establishment of Zonal Offices at the six Geopolitical zones will help us serve all PWDs in a greater capacity and Nigeria will be more inclusive and offer equal opportunity for everyone to strive regardless of their Disabilities," said Gufwan.
The Director General of the Oyo State Agency of Persons with Disability, Barrister Adekanmbi Ayodele, commended the Oyo State Governor for offering the office space and lauded the Executive Secretary of NCPWD for the initiative to establish zonal offices.
Representing the Executive Governor, the Director General of Oyo State Agency of Persons with Disabilities Barrister Adekanmbi Ayodele reiterated the state government’s commitment to inclusivity and the welfare of PWDs in the State. He assured all Persons with Disabilities in the state that his administration have been a great advocate that ensure inclusion of PWDs in all government affairs and as government Agency, we ensure all MDAs get 5% Job opportunities as stated by the Disability Act. It is therefore in the same spirit of Inclusiveness that I am using my office as the DG to ensure all clusters of disabilities are carried along in all government affairs and no one is left behind.
The event's highlight was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the NCPWD and Oyo State Agency of Persons with Disabilities, which was done by the Executive Secretary and the Director General.
The ceremony was attended by top Management staff of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, all the Executive Secretaries of all the South West States, head of all the clusters of Persons with Disabilities in Oyo State, top government officials from Oyo State, and other stakeholders passionate about advancing the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities.
In her closing remarks, Mrs. Oguntade A. the Human Resource Manager of NCPWD, appreciated the Executive Secretary for working hard to ensure the establishment of Zonal Office in the six geopolitical zone and the Director General for working hard to secure the office space.
"It's indeed a great achievement, and we thank the Almighty Allah for the development and progress so far. We look forward to making a positive impact in the lives of all PWDs across the country," she said.
Ishaku Kigbu
Head: Media & Publicity
National Commission For Persons with Disabilities
27-03-2025
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