….. Says ES Bauchi PWD Agency
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
The Executive Secretary of Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Brisca Joram Aaron has reiterated the resolve of the Agency in strengthening its collaboration with the National Commission for People with Disabilities.
Hon. Brisca said that the renewed collaboration is aimed at attracting benefits for the welfare and development of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi State.
The Executive Secretary (ES) stated this recently while interacting with journalists in her office in Bauchi.
Hon. Aaron said that with the appointment of Chief Ayuba Burki as the New Executive Secretary of the National Commission for People with Disabilities (NCPWDs), PWDs in the country would witness positive benefits in Governance.
The ES of the Agency also expressed her confidence in the ability of Chief Burki to turn around the fortunes of PWDs in the country given his vast expertise and experience as a civil society personality that has been championing the course of PWDs over the years.
Hon. Aaron said that Chief Burki has been intune with the activities of Government in relation to PWDs and that he would add value to the overall goals and objectives of the Commission.
Hon. Aaron said that at the State level, her Agency would collaborate and support the new ES toward archieving the Commission’s goals and objectives.
She further said that the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed is very particular on the plight of, not only PWDs, but all vulnerable target groups in Bauchi State.
“His Excellency has been very supportive to the Agency’s drive towards providing succour in the healthcare needs of PWDs in Bauchi State. Education and general welfare of the PWDs is also receiving tremendous support of our Governor”.
“It is because of these support to the Agency by His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed that, God willing, the National Commission for PWDs would site it’s zonal headquarters in Bauchi State”, said Hon. Aaron.
