Sen. Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to give 25 per cent fuel subsidy palliative to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
Sani said this when he led leaders of PWD from Kaduna State on a visit to the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities(NCPWD) in Abuja on Friday.
The former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, said the 25 per cent consideration had become necessary in view of the impact of economic challenges on them.
He said PWD in Nigeria, who were over 35 million, were not only grappling with disabilities but also poverty, adding that “they face double tragedy”.
He said he was optimistic that when the palliative would be released to the commission on their behalf, it would be judiciously distributed.
On challenges, Sani said from interactions with management of the commission, it was obvious that funding was a major problem.
“I am happy that you have been able to carry out your mandate as a commission even with the meagre resources.
“I commend your hard work and that of the management in ensuring that the mandate of the commission was followed through.
“My relationship with them is not political but a matter of personal conviction,” he said.
He further said, “It has always been a passion to ensure that persons with disabilities are given the opportunity to contribute to national development.
“I have always enquire to ensure that the commission is directly connected to the people it was created for.
