The Joint Associations of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Adamawa have commended Mrs Lami Fintiri, wife of the state governor, for her continued support through her foundation, the Fresh Air Pro-Life Employment Foundation (FAPEF).
The associations comprise of over 600,000 members across the state, persons with physical disabilities, albinism, leprosy, intellectual, visual, and hearing impairments. Their appreciation followed the inauguration of new leadership across the associations on Saturday in Yola.
Mr Jibrin Amzaranda, North-East Zonal Coordinator of the Blind Association, highlighted Mrs Fintiri’s efforts to empower and include PwDs.
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According to him, she provided 20 mobility aids, 20 sewing machines, 20 grinding machines, and 20 refrigerators to members in all 21 LGAs.
“She also gave financial support to grow our businesses. She’s always thinking of us, and we are truly grateful,” Amzaranda said.
He appealed to her to help facilitate jobs for qualified PwDs in government agencies and institutions.
Mr John Anthony, Assistant Secretary of the association, also praised her for donating food to over 2,000 students in Jada’s Special Education School. He said the mobility aid he uses daily was personally provided by Mrs Fintiri.
Anthony called for wider interventions to meet rising needs and foster self-reliance among PwDs in the state.
