The Government of Japan yesterday donated N600 million wheelchairs and other walking support to Nigerians who require mobile aids.
Making the donation during an agreement signed between him and Minister of National Planning in Abuja, Dr Shamsuddeen Usman, the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Ryuichi SHOJI, said the gesture was made to commemorate the March 11, 2011 earthquake which occurred in Great East Japan with tremendous damage to lives and property, as well as to support the promotion of economic and social development of the two countries by utilising the products made in East Japan, especially in Tohoku region, where the local corporations are still striving for reconstruction.
Accordingly, the envoy said the donation makes the grant a symbol of the revival of the industries in the affected areas and a demonstration of Government of Japan’s gratitude towards those who supported the affected people.
He said: “With this grant of 350 million Yen, which is equivalent to N600 million, Japan is providing wheelchairs and walking support wheels to support the life of physically challenged Nigerians. Records show that there are about 16.7 million Nigerians living with some kind of disability. Many of them are in need of mobility aids. “We believe that people should be the centre of development.”
Making the donation during an agreement signed between him and Minister of National Planning in Abuja, Dr Shamsuddeen Usman, the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Ryuichi SHOJI, said the gesture was made to commemorate the March 11, 2011 earthquake which occurred in Great East Japan with tremendous damage to lives and property, as well as to support the promotion of economic and social development of the two countries by utilising the products made in East Japan, especially in Tohoku region, where the local corporations are still striving for reconstruction.
Accordingly, the envoy said the donation makes the grant a symbol of the revival of the industries in the affected areas and a demonstration of Government of Japan’s gratitude towards those who supported the affected people.
He said: “With this grant of 350 million Yen, which is equivalent to N600 million, Japan is providing wheelchairs and walking support wheels to support the life of physically challenged Nigerians. Records show that there are about 16.7 million Nigerians living with some kind of disability. Many of them are in need of mobility aids. “We believe that people should be the centre of development.”
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