About 37 million Persons Living With Disabilities in Nigeria have appealed to politicians, philanthropists, and wealthy individuals to extend kindness and support to vulnerable members of the society, including orphans and those living in penury.
The Leader of the group who doubles as leader of APC National Youth Ambassadors Northeast Zone, Comrade Abdullahi Isma’il Ibrahim, made the passionate appeal, in a press statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday .
He stressed the urgent need for wealthy individuals, particularly public office holders to come to the aid of vulnerable and poor Nigerians in this season of economic turmoil.
Abdullahi, who shared a personal encounter with a hungry young disabled man and his family, highlighted that the disabled community and other average Nigerians struggle daily to put food on the table, adding that something unique and urgent must be done to alleviate their plights.
Praising humanitarian Icons, like the CEO of QAT Foundation, Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho and Her Excellency Sen. Remi Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their selfless work and generosity, the coalition leader also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and inequality.
He emphasized the need for a dedicated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, recommending Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho for the role due to her proven track records in Humanitarian services.
Ibrahim said, “we are appealing on the need to tackle the economic situation confronting our members and other vulnerable members of the human society as a result of this economic challenges ravaging the country.
“We are aware that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his Renewed Hope Agenda is doing everything humanly possible to find a lasting solution to this menace, meanwhile we want to urge that he prioritize competence by giving appointing individuals with proven track records.
“Without doubt, individuals who prioritizes the welfare of the citizenry like the CEO of QAT Foundation Hajiya Halimat Tejuosho Adenike has contributed her quota to national development overtime and as such we believe that if she’s given the opportunity to serve as humanitarian affairs and poverty Alleviation Minister, she will be able to solve Nigeria’s challenges grappling with poverty, inequality, and disability.
“Aside endorsing Hajiya Halimat Tejuosho, the Persons with Disabilities community urges leaders and individuals to prioritize kindness, empathy, and inclusive leadership to address these issues and create a better future for all Nigerians.” he said.
