Just In : Govt commences registration of persons with disabilities
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Sunday directed that all citizens of the state with any form of disabilities should be registered.
The Governor’s Special Adviser on Special Needs, Kamil Aransi, who announced the commencement of the registration said the exercise would last 10 days and would attract no payment by whoever wanted to be registered.
Aransi further disclosed that the “10-day registration exercise would commence on Monday, May 27, 2024 and end on Friday, June 7, 2024.”
Giving reasons behind the initiative, Aransi said the registration would, “assist the government in knowing the precise number of people with special needs, especially in terms of wants and demands such as physical, sensory, cognitive, and intellectual impairments.”
He further said the initiative would help the government to plan and cater for the persons with special needs in the state.
He further stated that the main purpose of the registration, “is to be able to identify and provide necessary support for people with special needs and to create an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.”
He added that ” the data gotten from the registration would help the state and concerned ministry develop targeted programs and services, ensuring that individuals with special needs receive the necessary support and resources to lead fulfilling lives.”
