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Just In: Taraba state Government Celebrate White Cane Safety Day, Donates 100 cane stick

Published October 31, 2024

By Newspointer

The Taraba state Governor, Doctor Agbu Kefas has distributed 100 white cane stick to people living with Disabilities to mark the “World White Cane Safety Day” in Taraba.

Presenting the white cane stick to the blind in Jalingo, the Commissioner Ministry of Social Justice and Re- integration, Dr. Filister Ibrahim Musa expressed appreciation to the Taraba state Governor, Doctor Agbu Kefas for his support and dedication to the community of persons living with disabilities saying that the governors commitment has promote the welfare and empowerment of individuals disables in Taraba.

According to Commissioner the white cane day celebration with the Theme ” Empowering Visually Impaired Persons” bill has passed it’s second reading at the Taraba state House of Assembly, making a significant milestone in safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities.

Dr. Filister further said Governor Agbu Kefas administration has demonstrate a strong commitment in sponsoring impaired persons to acquire skills at the Farm Craft Center in Lagos to enhance their economic independence.

The Commissioner also highlights the diverse talents and achievement of individuals who are blid or visually impaired, saying despite the challenges, people with visual impairment contribute immensely to the sociaty in various fields of Education, Arts, Sports and technology.

She appealed to the Taraba state Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas to re-novate and equip the blind workshop with the state of art facilities to enable visually impaired individuals to acquire vital skills.

NEWSPOINTER reports that the white cane day celebration witness top government officials among others

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