2024 IWDeaf: Gov Oborevwori Promises Inclusive Governance As Deaf People Pay Solidarity Visit To Delta Govt House

Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori submitted on Wednesday that his administration is committed to inclusive governance that will give equal opportunities to everyone to excel including those living with disabilities. 

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while addressing members of the Delta State Association of the deaf, who paid a solidarity visit to the Government House, Asaba, as part of the activities marking the 2024 International Week of the Deaf (IWDeaf) which has as its theme: ‘Sign up for sign language right’. 

The governor, who spoke through the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo, said his administration remains committed to providing inclusive governance for all Deltans and residents of the state. 

While commending the association for their peaceful disposition and support over the years, he also pledged that their requests would be looked into. 

‘I am happy that you have come here in peace and we are in solidarity with you all. Governor Oborevwori has promised to run an inclusive administration that will include all Deltans and those of you who have disability in hearing. 

We have received all your presentations and we are mindful of them. We salute you for all the support, for your steadfastness, for your belief in the Oborevwori administration. 

We will continue to do more for you people and that is why your requests today will be looked into. We thank you for coming as you celebrate your week’.

Earlier, Chairman of the Delta State Association of the deaf, Comrade Oyibo Emmanuel, said they were at the Government House as part of the activities and programmes organized to celebrate  the 2024 Deaf Awareness week. 

Oyibo ,who spoke through a sign language interpreter, Oloye Augustine, said they came to see the governor in celebration of the deaf awareness week which is celebrated across the world. 

He said  the deaf community in the state would like to be integrated into government and urged the governor to appoint three persons amongst them to handle their issues. 

Comrade Oyibo further said Delta has 11 special schools and would love to have qualified special teachers to be posted to such schools for effective communication, teaching and learning, adding that there are several deaf graduates who could be appointed to teach in the special schools. 

‘We urge the governor to do something that he would be remembered for even after he leaves office’ Oyibo added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you