By Levinus Nwabughiogu
A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures to protect themselves from Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), FCT Directorate in collaboration with Business and Professional Women (Premier Club) Nigeria on a campaign against Discrimination Against Children Living With Disabilities made the call while commemorating 2020 Children’s Day in Abuja on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Special Duties, NOA-FCT Directorate and Focal Person for the campaign, Mrs. Chinwe Ikaraoha, the Directorate said that vital safety areas to be thought included constant hand washing, social distancing amongst others introduced by the government to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
The agency however noted that access to water, wash-hand basins, and other facilities was a challenge to an average Nigerian living with…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
