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Ogun begins second phase disbursement of N1bn grant to MSEs
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BENIN CITY – A Non-governmental organization, under the aegis of Network for the Advancement of Persons With Visible Disabilities (NAPVID) on Wednesday inaugurated it social protection program, tagged “Project Help”.
The project which is in collaboration with Edo State Government was inaugurated in Benin City, the state capital by the permanent secretary of Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues, Mrs Dorcas Idehen, who represented Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The governor said the project was conceived to provide support to persons with disabilities, adding, the state government commitment to integrate persons with disabilities into governance triggered the birthing of the project.
According to him, “this administration pays attention to the concerns of the vulnerable in the society to promote the principle of social inclusiveness”, he said, while delivering his address.
By Festus Ahon
A foremost Rotarian in Delta State, Mr Joe Erharhaghen has called on Nigerians to be kind and compassionate to the physically challenged in persons the society.
Erhrarhaghen made the call when he led the physically challenged in Kokori community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state to a thanksgiving service, noting that there was no limit to what people with disabilities could achieve if given the needed love and support.
The Rotarian who also organised a lecture/reception for the people said he was inspired by his Rotary dictates and the teachings of Christ to always care for the less privilege in the society, adding that no matter how much wealth a man possesses if he fails to help those in need his wealth was worthless.