The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed that all citizens of the state with any form of disabilities should be registered.
The Governor’s Special Adviser on Special Needs, Mr 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.
Mr Aransi further disclosed that the 10-day registration exercise would commence today and end on the 7th of next month.
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 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.
Punch / Arafat Ayofe
