Give 25% Fuel Subsidy Palliative To PWD, Shehu Sani Begs Tinubu

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President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, Senator Shehu Sani has called on President Bola Tinubu to give 25 per cent fuel subsidy palliative to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the Senate between 2015 and 2019, said the 25 per cent is necessary in view of the impact of economic challenges on them.

Sani made the call when he led leaders of PWD from Kaduna State on a visit to the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities(NCPWD) in Abuja.

According to him, PWD in Nigeria, who were over 35 million, were not only grappling with disabilities but also poverty, adding that “they face double tragedy.”

He said “It has always been a passion to ensure that persons with disabilities are given the opportunity to contribute to national development.

“I have always enquire to ensure that the commission is directly connected to the people it was created for.

“I heard that some people with disabilities find it difficult to get in touch with the commission.

“So, other states can key into this initiative as we have done today.”

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, NCPWD, Mr James Lalu, called on Nigerians to support the commission to enable it carry out its responsibilities.

He explained “One could rarely see a family without persons with disabilities.

“As such, we are calling on well meaning Nigerians to support this commission to properly serve those it was established for.

“We do not need handouts. We are smart and intelligent and when given the opportunity we will contribute to the development of Nigeria,” he said.

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