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Delta state disability group demands equal opportunities, empowerment for persons with disabilities

by Emerald Nigeria
February 4, 2025
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Members of the Delta State Association of Persons with Disabilities (DELSAPWD) have called for equal opportunities and a level playing field, urging society to allow them the chance to reach their full potential.

At a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Asaba, the leader of the group in Delta State, Comrade Dr. Ifeanyi Joseph Chikunie, emphasized the need for fair treatment and access to opportunities for people with disabilities.

He highlighted that individuals with disabilities deserve the same quality of life as those without disabilities and that merely providing aid such as money or bags of rice during holidays is insufficient in ensuring a fulfilling life.

Dr. Chikunie stressed that discrimination against persons with disabilities in any sector of society is a barrier to their success, pointing out that being disabled does not imply an inability to perform tasks in any area of government or society.

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He stated, “Our members want access to opportunities that will make them live independent lives. There is dignity and respect when someone can live independently.”

The DELSAPWD leader further addressed economic empowerment, noting the current hardships faced by everyone in the country, but particularly those with disabilities, who often struggle even more.

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He called for greater inclusion in political participation, asserting that being disabled does not diminish intellectual capacity or the ability to govern.

“There is nothing stopping a person with a disability from becoming governor of Delta State,” Dr. Chikunie declared, emphasizing that the association seeks recognition and a positive impact for people living with disabilities.

In an earlier press statement, Dr. Chikunie expressed the association’s collective mission to challenge negative stereotypes about persons with disabilities.

He stated that the members of DELSAPWD are united in ensuring that every individual with a disability has access to the resources needed for a better and happier life.

“We shall sacrifice our time, dissipate energy, and make our resources available,” he affirmed. “We will reach out to corporate bodies, government, well-meaning individuals, and philanthropists to join our noble cause.”

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Dr. Chikunie condemned the marginalization of the disability community, noting that for too long, people with disabilities have been portrayed as helpless and dependent.

“These narratives are not only inaccurate but damaging. As educated and empowered individuals with disabilities, we are committed to reclaiming our rightful place in society,” he said.

He also highlighted the recent provision for a Delta State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, viewing it as an opportunity for the disability community to take a leadership role in shaping policies and programs that genuinely empower them.

“We are not merely seeking representation,” Dr. Chikunie asserted. “We are demanding meaningful investment and leadership in decisions that affect our lives.”

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