Bayelsa PWDs Seek Inclusion in Oil Community Benefits
On Tuesday, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa called for their inclusion in the benefits provided to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). During a courtesy visit to King Wapaebiama Amakiri of Obhal-Emeyal Clan in Ogbia Local Government Area, the group's coordinator, Mr. Philip Godfrey, expressed that PWDs have been excluded from the Host Community Development Trust Fund.
He noted that there had been no legal obligation for their inclusion since the PIA's inception five years ago. Godfrey emphasized that pollution affects PWDs disproportionately and argued that they should benefit from oil exploration, as many come from oil-producing communities.
King Amakiri acknowledged the capabilities of PWDs and stated that traditional rulers would discuss the issue further. He emphasized that disability should not be viewed as a disadvantage and that PWDs could significantly contribute to societal development if given the opportunity.
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