Some stakeholders have decried that, in spite of the requisite laws, persons with disabilities (PWDs) continue to suffer discrimination, lack of inclusion, and abuse of their rights.Keynote speaker, Dr. Bridget Awosika, stressed that, no matter the circumstance, persons living with disabilities must learn skills and be self-employed.
Another keynote speaker, Barrister Moruf Bada, pointed to the 2018 Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act as one that canvases the inclusion of PWDs in the planning, organising, forecasting, and scheduling of buildings.
He charged the government, individuals, and organisations to ensure that PWDs live a life of dignity, respect, and full participation in our society, as it is in several other countries that respect the rights of people with disabilities.
In his own remarks, a senior medical officer at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital (UNIMED) Ondo, Dr Udi Samuel, advised people with disabilities not to joke with their health or their well-being.
He emphasised the need for them to engage in regular physical exercise to put their bones and muscles to use, saying that unused bones become weak and can lead to untimely death. Furthermore, Udi enjoined PWDs to regularly check their health status and maintain a balanced diet.
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