By Onomiguren Agbamu
A member representing Ika North East and chairman committee on finance, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Marilyn Daramola Okowa has commended lawmakers in the State House of Assembly for their unwavering support over the successful completion of the bill to Protect Persons with Disabilities in the State
Hon Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, who is the lead sponsor of the bill, said, the Delta State Protection of Persons with Disabilities law will eradicate discrimination in all forms against individuals that are disabled and prohibit any unfair treatment at the plenary.
Marilyn added that the bill to Protect Persons with Disabilities is a remarkable win as its provisions will ensure improved inclusiveness, participation, protection, equity, and empowerment”.
While expressing happiness over the successful completion of legislative fireworks on the bill by the State Assembly and now awaiting its signing into law by the State Governor.
According to her, “today, the 12th of March 2024, the State House of Assembly passed the Delta State Protection of Persons with Disability Bill 2024 after the Bill successfully scaled through 3rd reading.
“The landmark bill, of which I am the lead sponsor, is a remarkable win for persons with disabilities in Delta State as its provisions will ensure improved inclusiveness, participation, protection, equity, and empowerment”.
“With accompanying penalties for infringements, the proposed law will also promote inclusivity and accessibility by providing that persons with disability afforded lifts, ramps, and other accessibility aids to all physical structures.
The bill “will also ensure improved access to transportation, including exclusive parking spaces and improved access to public transport.
“In addition, the law emphasizes the rights of persons living with disability to basic and secondary education, to live independently, access information, and participate fully in political, cultural, and social life”, the Lawmaker noted.”
She also revealed that the passed bill provides for the establishment of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, a body that will facilitate implementation of the provisions of the proposed law.
Commending the lawmakers for their inputs at the committee of the whole House, and the successful passage of the bill, the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor said that the 8th Assembly under his watch, has by the passage of the bill recorded another legislative milestone.
The bill had earlier referred to the joint House Committees on Housing, Women Affairs, Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian support services and special committee on bills
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