Welfare
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, Sept. 19, 2018 (NAN) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has promised People Living With Disabilities in Osun of improved welfare package if its candidate is elected in Saturday ’s governorship election.
Retired Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, the party’s deputy governorship candidate, made the promise while addressing physically challenged persons at a rally on Wednesday in Osogbo.
Oloyede said that issues affecting them would be prioritised by the party’s candidate, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade, and herself if elected.
She said that people living with disabilities have equal rights with others in the society, adding that the party had made plans to empower them if elected.
“We will make life meaningful for people with special needs and those living with disabilities. Youths will also be taken care of.
“Our government will employ two persons with disabilities into each ministry in the state as long as they have the required qualifications.
“Once we get into office, we will hire medical specialists to ensure that permanent ailments that can be avoided are avoided.
“Aside from the provision of good health services, we will provide health insurance schemes and education for children with special needs.
“So, I want you to vote for our party just like you have promised in order to bring all these plans to fruition,’’ Oloyede said.
Besides, Oloyede said the party would ensure prompt payment of salaries and pension arrears.
In his remarks, Mr Lani Gbadebo, the leader of people living with disabilities in the state, said ADC remains the only party that could address their plight.
Gbadebo said: “We have made up our mind to support and vote for ADC on Saturday.
“We have suffered enough and we believe in the pedigree and integrity of both Akinbade and Oloyede to rescue this state and also attend to our needs as members of this state.
“We have gone through their manifestos and their plans for us and we are convinced that they are truly on a rescue mission.’’ (NAN)
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(Edited by Johnson Eyiangho/Mufutau Ojo)