Governor Bello Matawalle has reaffirmed that his government will not relent in its commitment toward ensuring that it has continued to help the poor and less privilege persons in the state.
He said even though the United Nations has set aside a day to commemorate people with special needs, his government has been up and doing in making sure that the plights of the these significant category of people has been attended to.
Governor Bello Matawalle who was represented by the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development Lawal Abubakar Zannan Badarawa said the commitment toward enhancing the welfare and wellbeing of the people with the special needs would be redoubled.
“This day has been set aside by the United Nations because of our relations (people with special needs) and for some of us who physically fit to look into their demands ranging from education, health, and their wellbeing and assist them accordingly” Zannan added.
“This government has been treating this category of people with special needs equally, and it is one of the few states in Nigeria that is doing everything possible to attend to your needs”.
“ We have a member at the Zamfara state house of assembly who is one of you and this is to show how concern this government is toward ensuring inclusion of the people with Special needs in governance”.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Usman Maraca Nahuche said celebrating the World Disabled Day is an opportunity for the state government to identify areas of needs of this category of people and support them accordingly.
Marafa said it is in consideration of the significance of the day, Governor Bello Matawalle earmarked funds for the procurement and distribution of wheelchairs hearing aids, crutches, veritable wax and money to the people with the special needs.
Chairman of Zamfara and Endowment Board, Mal. Abubakar Sodangi call on the well-to-do and privilege individuals to support this category of people with a view to enhancing their lives, noting that one day life can be reversed for the wealthy ones.
The highlight of the event was the distribution of facilities to hundreds of this category of people.
