By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
Ekiti State Government is set to commence a free health programme for People With Disabilities(PWDs).
The Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola who made this known in Ado-Ekiti .
Agboola said her agency in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and Human Services had finalized arrangements for the commencement of the scheme designed to enable People With Disabilities enjoy free health services in all Government- owned Primary, Secondary and Tertiary health facilities across the state.
While stressing the commitment of the Administration of Mr Biodun Oyebanji to the well being of all categories of People With Disabilities in the State, the Special Adviser directed them to visit the State Ministry of Health and Human Services , Ado-Ekiti to register their names and provide their personal details to enable them benefit from this latest gesture of government.
She stated that during the registration process, PWDs in the State would be expected to submit one passport photograph each as well as their National Identification Numbers (NIN) in the exercise that would close on the 29th of February, 2024.
Credit: Femi Bamisaye