PRESS RELEASE! CDRED Applauds Governor Diri and Civil Service Commission for Giving Hope to Persons with Disabilities in

[Abigail pereowei]

The Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment & Development—CDRED — Bayelsa’s foremost indigenous disability organization — has commended His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, and the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Buruboyefe Perekiye John, for their compassionate inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the recently concluded civil service recruitment exercise.

In a statement jointly signed by Mr. God'sgift Fekosufa, Executive Director of CDRED, and Mr. Osain Igbogikimi, Secretary General, the organization expressed deep appreciation to the government for demonstrating genuine leadership anchored on empathy, fairness, and social justice.

“While we celebrate this remarkable progress, we encourage the government to continue on this noble path of compassion and humanitarian leadership,” said Mr. God’sgift Fekosufa. “This action has given renewed hope to many Bayelsans with disabilities who have long prayed for the day when inclusion would be more than a promise. This singular gesture has shown that kindness and inclusion remain at the heart of governance in Bayelsa State. We commend His Excellency and the Commission Chairman for their humanitarian leadership and urge them to continue in this spirit of justice and compassion.”

Similarly, the Secretary General, Mr. Osain Edward Igbogikimi, described the milestone as a direct result of CDRED’s sustained engagement and tireless advocacy for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in public service recruitment. He emphasized that CDRED’s efforts continue to demonstrate leadership, credibility, and a genuine commitment to advancing disability rights and empowerment in Bayelsa State.

>“The inclusion achieved in this process clearly shows that when advocacy meets compassion, progress becomes inevitable,” Osain stated. “As the foremost indigenous institution for the Rights and Empowerment of persons living with disabilities in Bayelsa state, we are proud that our persistent advocacy and constructive collaboration have produced tangible results for the disability community. Through these efforts, many qualified persons with disabilities have now been given a rightful place in government service.”

CDRED also commended the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, under the distinguished leadership of Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, for the recent approval of the Bayelsa State Agency for Persons with Disabilities Bill. The organization further urged the State Government to expedite the process leading to its full implementation, describing the development as a major step that will bring lasting relief and greater opportunities to thousands of persons living with disabilities in the state.

CDRED reaffirmed its readiness to continue working closely with the Bayelsa State Government and all relevant institutions to further advance the welfare, empowerment, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across the state.


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