Pulse.ng : August 2024

By Sani Idris

Coalition of 37 million Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria have appealed to politicians, philanthropists, and wealthy individuals to emulate the CEO of QAT Foundation, Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho by extending kindness and support to vulnerable members of society, including orphans and those struggling with poverty.

Endorsing Tejuosho for Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the coalition's Leader, who doubles as the APC National Youth Ambassadors Northeast Zone, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim, made the appeal in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday while citing the dire need for assistance among Nigerians in the season of economic turmoil.

Ibrahim, who shared a personal encounter with a hungry young disability man and his family, highlighted that the disability community and other average Nigerians face many struggles daily and as such something unique and urgent must be done to alleviate their plights.

Praising humanitarian Icons, like the CEO of QAT Foundation, Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho and Sen. Remi Bola Tinubu for their selfless work and generosity, the coalition leader also commended President Bola Tinubu's administration for initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and inequality.

He emphasized the need for a dedicated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, recommending Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho for the role due to her proven track records in Humanitarian services.

Ibrahim said, “we are appealing on the need to tackle the economic situation confronting our members and other vulnerable members of the human society as a result of this economic challenges ravaging the country.

“We are aware that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his Renewed Hope Agenda is doing everything humanly possible to find a lasting solution to this menace, meanwhile we want to urge that he prioritize competence by giving appointing individuals with proven track records.

“Without doubt, individuals who prioritizes the welfare of the citizenry like the CEO of QAT Foundation Hajiya Halimat Tejuosho Adenike has contributed her quota to national development overtime and as such we believe that if she's given the opportunity to serve as humanitarian affairs and poverty Alleviation Minister, she will be able to solve Nigeria's challenges grappling with poverty, inequality, and disability.

“Aside endorsing Hajiya Halimat Tejuosho, the Persons with Disabilities community urges leaders and individuals to prioritize kindness, empathy, and inclusive leadership to address these issues and create a better future for all Nigerians.” he said.