On Tuesday, the 26th September, 2023, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command Headquarters, Abeokuta, Commandant David Idowu Ojelabi mni, received members of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), in his office at Owu Dekudu Village, Off Kobape Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Chairman of the Ogun State Chapter of the association, Dr. Michael Ebonhor thanked the State Commandant for honouring their request for a courtesy visit and at a very short notice as well.
He itemised some of their requests particularly in the area of inculcating persons with disabilities in the recruitment processes of the Corps.
He noted that such PWDs will be useful in the areas of surveillance and intelligence gathering for the Corps across the States of the federation if such opportunities are extended.
Mr. Ebonhor also noted the support of the Desk Officer at ensuring that their voices are heard and attention also given to so many of their activities, requests and welfare in the State.
While reacting to the Chairman, the State Commandant noted that the mandate to create the unit emanated from the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi and to that extent all hands must be on deck to ensure adequate provisions and support for all persons with disabilities in the country and not just in Ogun State.
More importantly, the State Commandant mentioned that the Commandant General in his wisdom to ensure compliance with international best practices on persons with disabilities across the world decided to create a unit with responsible and responsive desk officers across the States of the federation.
According to the State Commandant “No human being is absolutely complete in the real sense of the word and to that extent everyone must, as a matter of dignity, principle and respect for humanity, give adequate attention and recognition to all persons with disabilities (PWDs)”, he emphasised.
Commandant Ojelabi also promised to always do everything within the mandates of the Corps to address all their security challenges and to also improve on safeguarding all persons with disabilities across Ogun State and its environs.