By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, 18th August, 2024
In a bid to improve the wellbeing of persons with Disabilities (PWDs) workers acoss the country especially the senior civil servants with disabilities who defied their disabilities status to make meaningful contributions to the development of the nation in various sectors of public life. The office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities under the tutelage of Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has enters into working partnership with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) headquarters in Abuja.
The partnership Ability News reports was tailored towards enhencing the productive capacities of senior civil servants with disabilities, improving access towards policies and programmes that are relevance to personal growth and development. In line with the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope Agenda'
Disclosing the development to members of the public, the Senior Special Assistant to the president on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities Hon. Abba Muhammad Isa said "i recently formalized a strategic partnership with Dr. Emem Omokaro, the Director General of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), to promote inclusive aging and improve the welfare of senior citizens with disabilities"
He added, "our discussions held at the Centre’s headquarters in Abuja, focused on how our collaboration can align with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes the well-being of all citizens, especially those with disabilities"
"The partnership aims to leverage the resources and expertise of both offices to create more inclusive opportunities for senior citizens with disabilities. This includes ensuring their active participation in society and access to programs that enhance their quality of life. Dr. Omokaro and I are committed to working together to develop policies and initiatives that will better support this vulnerable group, ultimately improving their overall well-being" the SSA noted.
Ability News Network gathered that the workaholic SSA has just recently welcomed and congratulated the newly appointed Executive Secretary of National Commission of Persons with Disabilities (ES NCPWD) Mr. Ayuba Burki Gufwan during a familiarization visit the new Executive Secretary paid to the NCPWD headquarters in Abuja.
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| Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, SSA to the president on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities planked by the newly appointed ES NCPWD Mr. Ayuba Burki Gufwan and others in the NCPWD headquarters recently. |
"I noted that President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointment of Barr. Gufwan as Executive Secretary is a positive development for the disability community and a testament to the renewed hope for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. I believe the incoming Executive Secretary deserves this honor and reception. My office is ready to work closely with the new helmsman at the Commission and provide him with the necessary support to advance the cause of persons with disabilities in Nigeria and realize the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu."the SSA noted
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