JONAPWD Lauds Osun Assembly For Passing Disability Bill Into Law

THE Osun State Joint National Association of People With Disability (JONAPWD) has lauded the state House of Assembly for passing the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Bill into law.

JONAPWD said the bill when assented to by the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will give its members a level playing ground.

The House, during its plenary presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, on Tuesday, passed the bill into law. 

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Speaking with OSUN DEFENDER in a telephone interview, the state Chairman of JONAPWD, Mr Stephen Oluwafemi, people with disabilities in the state can have a better and more comfortable life with the passage of the bill. 

He said: “Today is the happiest day of my life. Other states, including the national, have passed the bill. The bill gives people with disability a good and comfortable life. 

“We have been agitating for this for more than three years and I’m so glad this is coming to pass during my time as the Chairman of the association. It is a great achievement.

“The bill will give our members the right to work and care for others who cannot work. I want to congratulate our former chairman and all members. Also, the NGOs that I’ve been supportive to us. 

“During the last administration, we tried and protested many times, but the government then didn’t attend to us. I’m sure the State Governor will assent to the bill very soon.”