You’re full Nigerian residents, not second class — Ogun CP tells PWDs

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has declared that individuals with disabilities are full Nigerian residents who must not ever be handled as second-class residents.

Ojajuni acknowledged this on Tuesday when he obtained the management of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Ogun State Chapter, on the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

The delegation was led by the State Chairman, Mr Awobona Ayodele, alongside government members and heads of the assorted incapacity clusters.

In his remarks, the JONAPWD Chairman described the affiliation because the umbrella physique for individuals with disabilities in Nigeria, established in 1992 to advocate for, characterize and promote the rights, welfare and social inclusion of PWDs nationwide.

Ayodele highlighted the distinctive vulnerabilities confronted by individuals with disabilities and advocated a strategic partnership with the Command, significantly in incapacity administration and specialised sensitisation programmes for police personnel.

He emphasised the necessity for coaching officers on figuring out and interacting appropriately with PWDs, whereas pledging the affiliation’s help and continued cooperation with the Police Command.

Responding, CP Ojajuni recommended the delegation for his or her dedication to self-advocacy and civic engagement.

He mentioned incapacity doesn’t diminish or strip away the inherent constitutional rights of any particular person, stressing that the Command stays guided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, and worldwide greatest practices in human rights enforcement.

To operationalise the dedication, the Commissioner assured the delegation that the Command would organise steady sensitisation and retraining programmes for law enforcement officials to reinforce their capability, empathy {and professional} conduct when dealing with and serving individuals with disabilities.

Ojajuni additionally pledged the Command’s help to JONAPWD and guaranteed them that the police will proceed to safeguard their rights, safety and well-being throughout Ogun State.