Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for better support for fellow citizens living with disabilities as Nigeria joins the world to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

In a statement on Sunday via his X account, Obi said, “I join in demanding a better nation for them as fellow compatriots, living with disabilities not by their making. Living with a disability should not be a death sentence or society stigmatisation, but should be a platform that calls up the humanity in us as their brothers and sisters.”

Obi decried that “in our clime where good governance is hard to come by leading to needless hardship, those living with disabilities in our midst feel the pinch more as life becomes more difficult for them.”

Referencing WHO statistics indicating over 35 million Nigerians live with disabilities, Obi affirmed, “Such a significant number of people must be cared for by the government so that they can live their lives in full, and contribute positively to the development of the nation.”

He called on the government to “ensure that they have access to healthcare and education, which are not only critical for national development, but will ensure that they thrive and fully explore their potentials.”

The former Anambra governor also rallied citizens to “break all barriers of discrimination against those living with disabilities. We are all differently gifted.”

Obi reminded that legislation mandates that public agencies reserve at least 5 per cent of jobs for such persons. “This will ensure that they are adequately represented in both governance and the public sector,” he explained.


He declared, “Every Nigerian has the potential to contribute to nation-building and we will leave nobody behind in our journey to New Nigeria.”

Cruise777:




To stay relevant for the next Four years na serious wahala

Na everything you go use chase clout

Disable oo, Climate change oo

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CoronaVirusPro:


You said all!

Dude is so desperate for attention!

Peter should surround himself with sincere and truthful people!

It will be easier for Arsenal FC to win the UEFA Champions League than for him to become president!

Somethings are just impossible on Earth!

Cruise777:




To stay relevant for the next Four years na serious wahala

Na everything you go use chase clout

Disable oo, Climate change oo

..

crossfm:
Good .

Watch as wailers invade this thread,in 1 2 3 seconds .

I have never seen in Nigeria where a man will lose election,yet people still focus more on him than the winner. No be juju be that.

Back to the matter, people living with disability is Nigeria are seriously on their own. The government don't put them in any of their plans from federal to local government.

One will think that in building roads atlist people with disability will be considered,but no

Even banks don't put people with disability in mind while constructing banks.

Nigeria is a funny country.

Frankaka8:

Maluuu don drop am

CoronaVirusPro:


You said all!

Dude is so desperate for attention!

Peter should surround himself with sincere and truthful people!

It will be easier for Arsenal FC to win the UEFA Champions League than for him to become president!

Somethings are just impossible on Earth!

Cruise777:


Politics is like an addictive game similar to sport betting or gambling

After spending a lot from his offshore account in 2019 with Atiku losing to Buhari, he is hooked to continue trying and trying maybe he can get lucky till he exhaust his last dime


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DamnnNiggarr:
Obi demands inclusion for Nigerians living with disabilities

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https://punchng.com/obi-demands-inclusion-for-nigerians-living-with-disabilities/

DamnnNiggarr:
Obi demands inclusion for Nigerians living with disabilities

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https://punchng.com/obi-demands-inclusion-for-nigerians-living-with-disabilities/

DamnnNiggarr:
Obi demands inclusion for Nigerians living with disabilities

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https://punchng.com/obi-demands-inclusion-for-nigerians-living-with-disabilities/

lamdbull:
Were they not included before

DamnnNiggarr:


The man I and my family voted for

DamnnNiggarr:


The man I and my family voted for

DamnnNiggarr:


The man I and my family voted for