Delta Government Lauds TAF Africa For Promoting Disability Inclusion
By MERCY NEME
THE Ministry of Women Affairs, Delta State, has praised The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) for its dedication to disability inclusion. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas, during a town hall meeting in Asaba on Wednesday, noted that the group’s advocacy was a powerful force supporting the state’s efforts.
“As a Ministry, we take the matter of inclusion seriously.
“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), clearly remind us to ‘leave no one behind,’ and we are determined to uphold that commitment,” Agas said.
Report stated that the town hall meeting highlighted interactive session where PWDs openly shared the challenges they face in accessing opportunities and participating fully in society.
On his part, Dr. Andrew Adaji, representing TAF Africa, assured participants that their complaints would be documented and taken to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.
Adaji said that the meeting was organised under the Disability Engagement and Rehabilitation for Improved Policy Implementation and Development (DeRAPID) Programme, sponsored by the European Union and CBM, in collaboration with TAF Africa.
He said that the programme focused on strengthening the inclusion of PWDs in governance and development processes by promoting access to social services.
Adaji added that the programme also focused on enhancing participation in policy dialogues and supporting advocacy initiatives at the community level.
“These activities show DeRAPID’s commitment to ensuring that disability rights are not just recognised in law but are actively practiced”.
Participants welcomed the initiative, describing it as a vital step toward bridging the gap between PWDs and government institutions.
The event aimed to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development, with stakeholders calling for sustained advocacy to ensure that inclusion remains at the heart of Delta State’s development agenda.
Report show that the meeting brought together disability advocates, government officials, and community leaders to discuss practical ways of ensuring that PWDs are not left behind in governance and development.
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