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OMOMOFE KOLEDOYE COMMENDS AIYEDATIWA’S APPROACH TO INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE
…As Governor Assures Continued Prioritisation Of Persons With Disabilities Welfare
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters, Hon. Omomofe Koledoye, on Sunday paid a thank-you visit to His Excellency, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in appreciation of his unwavering commitment to inclusive governance and his support for the disability community in Ondo State.
During the visit, Hon. Koledoye expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for approving and releasing funds for the successful celebration of the last International Day for Persons with Disabilities, noting that the gesture reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to leave no one behind in governance and development.
She used the opportunity to engage the Governor on several critical issues affecting Persons with Disabilities in the state, highlighting the need for strengthened institutional support, improved welfare, and greater visibility for the disability community in public life.
In a passionate appeal, Hon. Koledoye called on the Governor to consider the provision of a vehicle for the disability community as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State.
She emphasized that such a gesture would be historic and unprecedented, describing it as a record-breaking act of inclusion, as no Governor has made such a provision for the disability community since the state was created on 3rd February 1976.
She also mentioned the issue of composition of the new board of the Agency for the welfare of Persons with Disabilities which will drive many more impactful and inclusiveness in governance when the new board in inaugurated.
Responding, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa commended the Special Assistant for her dedication and advocacy, assuring her that all the issues presented would receive careful consideration.
He directed that the names of board members of agency should be forwarded to him through the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye, for approval once the disability community presents their representatives accordingly.
He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Persons with Disabilities and strengthening inclusive policies and interventions across the state.
The visit further reinforced the shared vision of the Ondo State Government to build a more inclusive, just, and compassionate society as the Sunshine State marks its golden jubilee.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of an award of Excellence in leadership and inclusiveness to the Governor by Hon. Omomofe Koledoye on behalf of the entire disability community.
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