The Gombe State Government, through the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD), has secured permanent and pensionable federal appointments for three qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from the state, in a move aimed at strengthening inclusion and equal opportunities.
The beneficiaries—Yusuf Yahaya, Kalipha Bala, and Abdullahi Ali Bako—were drawn from the three senatorial zones of Gombe State, reflecting a deliberate effort to ensure fairness and equitable representation. They also represent different categories within the disability community, including visual, hearing, and mobility impairments.
The development underscores the commitment of the Gombe State Government under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to promoting the rights, welfare, and empowerment of persons with disabilities through inclusive policies and institutional support.
Speaking during the presentation of the appointment letters, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ishiyaku Adamu, commended the Governor for his continued support, noting that the creation of the Commission has opened doors for persons with disabilities to access meaningful opportunities at all levels.
He stated that the Commission will continue to identify and facilitate opportunities for qualified PWDs, both within Nigeria and internationally. According to him, efforts are already ongoing to secure international scholarship placements for persons with disabilities to further their education abroad.
The Chairman also called on persons with disabilities, especially young people, to take advantage of existing educational policies, including free education provisions under the Gombe State Disability Law.
He emphasized that while opportunities are being created, individuals must also be prepared to meet them through commitment, skill development, and academic excellence.
He further urged the beneficiaries to be good ambassadors of the disability community by demonstrating professionalism, competence, and dedication in their respective places of work.
Also speaking, the APC Disabled Leader in Gombe State, Hon. Yakubu Ahmad, praised the Commission for what he described as a commendable achievement, noting that it reflects the vision behind the establishment of the Commission.
He encouraged the beneficiaries to live up to expectations and justify the confidence placed in them.
The milestone highlights the growing impact of inclusive governance in Gombe State and reinforces the message that persons with disabilities, when given equal opportunities, can contribute meaningfully to societal development.
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