Senior particular assistant (SSA) to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Incapacity Affairs, Rt. Lt. Hudu Usman (rtd),, has mentioned greater than 1,600 Individuals With Disabilities (PWDs) have been enrolled into the Katsina State Well being Contributory Administration Company (KTSCHMA).
It’s a main milestone within the administration’s efforts to enhance healthcare entry for weak {groups}.
Usman, who heads the Workplace of Incapacity Affairs, disclosed this to journalists in his workplace yesterday, highlighting its key achievements below Governor Radda’s disability-inclusive agenda.
He mentioned the enrollment is a part of a broader package deal of welfare help that additionally contains the sponsorship of 4 PWDs with a complete of ₦5 million, in addition to the distribution of assistive units equivalent to wheelchairs and tricycles.
To spice up {economic} independence, the workplace organised ability acquisition and vocational coaching programmes for over 750 PWDs throughout the three senatorial zones of the state. Beneficiaries embrace 450 contributors within the Katsina Zone, 150 within the Daura Zone, and one other 150 within the Funtua Zone.
Working with authorities companies and NGOs, the staff facilitated reduction interventions equivalent to meals distribution to 300 PWDs via SEMA and 100 luggage of meals objects via Gwagware Foundation. As well as, 200 out-of-school youngsters with disabilities have been reintegrated into training programmes.
He added that his workplace is at present conducting sensitisation campaigns for Steady Voter Registration (CVR) throughout the three senatorial zones to make sure that PWDs train their political rights. It has additionally advocated for larger inclusion of PWDs in native authorities administration and decision-making processes.
Public consciousness campaigns have been launched to cut back stigma and discrimination towards PWDs, alongside efforts to enhance accessibility in public buildings, faculties, and transport methods according to common design requirements.
Usman, emphasised that these initiatives replicate Governor Radda’s dedication to constructing an inclusive Katsina the place nobody is left behind.
