The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of persons living with disabilities and ensuring that public spaces across the state are accessible and inclusive.
This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche, during a one-day capacity-building workshop and symposium aimed at equipping justice service providers with the tools to offer legal assistance to persons with disabilities in the state. The event was organized by the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission in partnership with the European Union’s Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC II) program.
Speaking at the workshop, Hon. Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche emphasized that the Soludo administration is dedicated to the full implementation of the Anambra Disability Rights Law. She reiterated the government’s commitment to creating equal opportunities for persons living with disabilities and pledged her support to ongoing advocacy and sensitization efforts to improve their welfare.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Disability Rights Commission, Barr. Chuks Ezewuzie, highlighted one of the major challenges faced by the disability community—limited access to legal representation when their rights are violated. He expressed optimism that the workshop would provide judicial officers with the necessary skills to address the legal needs of persons living with disabilities more effectively.
