Hardship: Abia First Lady Distributes 600 Bags Of 50kg Rice, Cash, Other Items To Persons With Disabilities

The wife of Abia State Governor Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has distributed 600 bags of 50kg rice, 1,000 rubber of 2.5 litres of groundnut oil, and cash to support Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.

Addressing the beneficiaries at the event held in Umuahia, Mrs. Otti emphasized her commitment to supporting PWDs amid the economic challenges.

She reiterated her dedication to offering assistance and opportunities for vulnerable individuals, expressing confidence that the palliative support program will lead to positive outcomes in the future.

“I know that members of your community might not have fully benefitted from them. We are going to work assiduously to ensure that you are included in these interventions,” Mrs. Otti stated.

Mrs. Otti expressed her joy at witnessing the remarkable efforts of many members within the disabled community who have utilized their exceptional abilities to achieve self-reliance despite facing challenges.

She assured Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) of the government’s commitment to providing support and opportunities for self-sufficiency, with the goal of significantly improving their lives.

She urged philanthropists and individuals with goodwill to support the government’s efforts in enhancing the welfare of PWDs.

Speaking with journalists Mrs. Otti discussed her ongoing data collection initiative for PWDs to gather relevant information for providing tailored interventions to meet their specific needs.

She explained that this process would involve collecting details such as names and bank information to facilitate targeted support.

She said, “Also, beyond giving the palliative, these people need other forms of help that would meet their needs, especially for those that need assistance to improve their means of livelihood to be self-reliant”.