A presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 presidential elections and founder and chief Responsibility Officer, Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE), Dr Chike Okogwu, has called on the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint five percent of People with Disabilities (PWDs) in his cabinet.
Okogwu said 30 million PWDs are expecting Tinubu to appoint five percent of them in his cabinet.
In an open letter addressed to the president-elect, and obtained by LEADERSHIP Sunday, Okogwu who urged Tinubu to consider the request of PWDs, said it was essential to ensure inclusivity for all as well as the unique contributions that PWDs can make in the country.
The letter read in part, “Once again on behalf of the 30 million persons with disabilities in Nigeria, I write you this 3rd letter.