The Ogun State government has reiterated  commitment to defend the rights of her citizens including  persons living with disabilities, to ensure a better and more inclusive future for them and their families.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Olufunmilayo Efuwape stated this at the event commemorating  the 2021 International Day of Persons living with Disabilities with the theme"Leadership and Participation of Persons with Disabilities Towards an Inclusive, Accessible  and Sustainable post COVID-19 world", held at the Fatty Lammy Recreation Centre, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta.

The Commissioner noted that,  the barriers and inequalities faced by over fifty thousand persons living with disabilities  in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitated the social intervention initiatives by government, to service various disadventaged spectrum of the population.

"As a government, we would continue to provide the enabling environment that would not only give persons with disablities opportunity to perform their rights but also to attain a greater heights in life, as we  continue to recognise potentials embedded in all citizens, particularly people living with disabilities because we believe that their inclusiveness  will advance our common future "Efuwape said

Speaking on the theme, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Melutia Ogunremi said it summarise the additional challenges faced by persons with disability during the post COVID -19 pandemic and how to ensure that the future is inclusive, accessible and sustainable for all.

According to her, "the main objectives of today's event is to collectively support and help raise sustainable awareness in emphasising the critical role that persons with disabilities plays in the day to day activities and development of the world.

Highlights of the event was the symbolic presentation of tools, ranging from  chestfreezers, grinding-machines, gas cylinders, walking sticks, gas burner and food items to some of the beneficiaries.