PWD: We’ll give equal opportunities for all to excel – Oborevwori
By Ochuko Akuopha
ASABA –GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, reiterated the commitment of his administration to the provision of an inclusive government that would give equal opportunities for all to excel.
Oborevwori, disclosed this while addressing the Delta State Association of the deaf, who were on a solidarity visit to Government House, Asaba, as part of activities to mark the 2024 International Week of the Deaf with the theme: “Sign up for sign language right”.
The Governor spoke through the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo.
He said: “I am happy that you have come here in peace and we are in solidarity with you all. Governor Oborevwori has promised to run an inclusive administration that will include all Deltans both those of you who have a disability in hearing.
“We have received all your presentations and we are mindful of them. We salute you for all the support, for your steadfastness, for your belief in the Oborevwori administration.
“We will continue to do more for you people and that is why your requests today will be looked into. We thank you for coming as you celebrate your week”.
Earlier, Chairman of the Delta State Association of the Deaf, Comrade Oyibo Emmanuel, said they were at Government House as part of activities to celebrate the 2024 Deaf Awareness Week.
Oyibo who spoke through a sign language interpreter, Oloye Augustine, said the deaf community in the state would like to be integrated into government, urging the Governor to appoint three persons amongst them to handle their issues.
Noting that Delta had 11 special schools, he stressed the need to have qualified special teachers to be posted to the schools for effective communication, teaching and learning.
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