‘Embrace people living with disabilities in our institutions'

 

The Vice-Chairman, Lagos Cheshire Home, Lagos, Mr. Olugbenga Olabenjo, has called on Nigerians not to discriminate against people living with disabilities.

He also urged the government to provide support services, which would afford those with disabilities the opportunity to contribute to national development.

Olabenjo stated this at a recent party held at the home.

According to him, the home is to help persons living with disabilities to a point where they can live independently.

The home, he said, was a transit place for them to acquire vocational skills that would enable them to lead better life.

Inmates of the home were treated to various games and fun activities, such as dancing and singing competition.

A resident, Miss Tope Akinyele, who spoke on the occasion, said there was the need for inclusive education for pupils with disabilities.

According to her, inclusive education gives people living with disabilities the opportunity to interact with others.

Miss Dina Adetutu, a pupil from the Yaba College of Technology Secondary School, Lagos, advised the populace to tolerate and treat people living with disabilities decency.