No fewer than 60 persons with disability enjoyed skills acquisition training in Bauchi organized by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Al-Muhibah Foundation, recently.
This was disclosed by the Bauchi State Programme Officer of UNFPA, Deborah Tabara, at the commemoration of the 2023 International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
She unfolded that the gesture was a collaboration between UNFPA and Al-Muhibah Foundation of Gov. Bala Mohammed’s wife, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, aimed at assisting the beneficiaries to be financially independent and employers of labour.
Tabara explained that all the beneficiaries were females, and would be trained in some skills like soap making, baking, frying of beans cake, tofu as well as cash gift of N30,000 and N20,000 respectively as start-up capital after the training..
“UNFPA promotes human rights and social inclusion of persons with disabilities particularly, women and young people.
“Our goal is to expand access to sexual and reproductive health services as well as information and education for people that need it most.
“Today, and everyday, UNFPA stands with persons with disabilities globally, in their call for action to protect and promote their fundamental rights and support their leadership in shaping more inclusive, peaceful societies for everyone,” she assured.
The UNFPA Programme Officer Commended and thanked Al-Muhibah Foundation for its continuous partnership and appreciated the Office of the Wife of the Governor for the commitment and passion in helping women and girls in the state.
Also speaking, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, said in an effort to create a more inclusive world, it was crucial to break the barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities.
She said “let us create an environment that empowers them well to reach their full potential regardless of their abilities.
“Employment is a key aspect of empowerment. Let us advocate for the workplace, embrace diversity by recognising that each person, regardless of their ability, has unique talent to offer.
“Creating an inclusive work environment is not just morally imperative but also a means of unlocking untapped potential,” she said.
