Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday, said he was committed to running an all inclusive government that will give equal opportunities for all to excel including those living with disabilities.
Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this while addressing the Delta State Association of the deaf, who were in a solidarity visit to Government House, Asaba, as part of activities to mark the 2024 International Week of the Deaf with 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 remained 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 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 both 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 Government House as part of activities 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 celebrated all over the world.
He said that 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 had 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 were 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.