“We are dying…” disabled cry out
“We are dying…,” words as said by the chairman of Disabled Persons as he addressed members of the Sierra Leone Multi-Religious Council yesterday.
Sinneh Conteh told members of the Multi Religious Council that he is worried over government’s snubs to find a safer and suitable shelter for the disabled and physically challenged.
He made this disclosure shortly after his organization’s acknowledgment of toiletries and other items donated them by Members of the Multi Religious Council at a ceremony held at PWD compound, Pademba Road, Freetown.
He furthered however that most disabled persons were dislodged soon after the City Council/ Police officers unlawful eviction of over 300 persons at a building located at Ecowas Street in the central Freetown district.
“The rains are expected and it will virtually not halt our means of livelihood, but affects our health. Government, on a number of occasions has told us they are committed to the empowerment of the physically challenged,” Sinneh emphasized.
Bishop Christian Cole Jnr, who also doubles as President of the Sierra Leone Multi-Religious Council, advised the disabled and physically challenged to exercise tolerance as plans are underway to assist them with materials that will provide shelter for them during rains.
“You do have greater ventures to national development. Be assured that our Lord God will touch hearts of humanitarian organizations so as to alleviate the sufferings of the disabled,” Bishop Cole said.
By Momoja Lappia
Stay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!
© 2011, https:. All rights reserved.
