Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of 33 persons with disabilities as Special Assistants to Council Chairmen across all LGAs in the State.
This was made known by the Pioneer Director General of the Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Barr. Ayodele Adekanmbi while briefing newsmen in his office today
“This is a groundbreaking moment in our history. For the first time, significant priority and attention are being given to persons with disabilities in Oyo State, ensuring their rights and needs are addressed without delay,” He said
Barr Adekanmbi added that the appointment reflects Governor Makinde’s belief in the equality of people, thereby ensuring that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, enjoys fair treatment and equal opportunities.
“It is not an exaggeration to declare Engineer Oluseyi Makinde as the best Governor in Nigeria,” he enthused, expressing profound gratitude to Governor Makinde for his unwavering support and commitment to uplifting the lives of persons with disabilities since he took office as the Governor of the Pace Setter State.
“Recently, we celebrated the recruitment of approximately 510 persons with disabilities into the State Teaching Service, alongside 10 others who were enlisted into the Civil Service,” he stressed.
According to him, “this extraordinary support from His Excellency has not only empowered us but has also instilled hope that we can achieve remarkable heights despite our disabilities.”
Adekanmbi urged the newly appointed Special Assistants, whose names have been published on the official website of the Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disabilities (https://oysapd.ng), to utilize this unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Oyo State.
