By Abimbola Joseph
CITIZENS COMPASS— The Chairman of Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association, Mr Tosin Kuku, on Saturday, appealed to Lagos State Government for inclusion of members of the association in political appointments at the local government level.
Kuku made the appeal in an interview during the first annual meeting of the association in Ikorodu West.
The event was held at the Ikorodu West Council secretariat in Lagos.
Lagos State Government has just released names of secretaries and supervisors appointed to its 20 local government areas and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
Kuku said the inclusion would help local councils in prioritising the welfare of persons with disabilities.
He added that it would ensure increased attention to PLWDs and protection of their rights.
“Appointing our members will create opportunities for better engagement between the government and the disability community.
“It will help to promote environmental awareness and address the needs of persons with disabilities.
“It will also strengthen inclusion in local government policies, programmes and other initiatives,” he said
According to him, some members of the association have earned degrees in different fields.
Kuku expressed gratitude to Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, for demonstrating friendship with disabled people and giving them opportunities to speak up.
Kuku urged Olanrewaju to do more for the community of disabled people.
