An anti human trafficking group, Creation of Alternative to Irregular Migration and Human Trafficking has said 450 persons will benefit from its skill acquisition programme in Edo State.
Aidorolo, who said the project was founded by the European Union, said the group had reserved 30 slots for the persons living with disability, noting that it wa obvious that most often, they were not included in the scheme of things in the country.
The Chairman of Joint National Association of Persons With Disability, , Edo State chapter, Ann Ojugo, said persons living with disability were more vulnerable because they were not cared for in the society.Other partners of the programme are Ideal Development and Resource Centre, Bethshan Youth Organization, Initiative for Disability Empowerment with Accessibility and Support and Edo State Child Protection Network.All rights reserved.
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