The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Barrister Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has distributed 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities as part of activities marking the 2025 World Polio Day in Abuja.
The event, organized in collaboration with Rotary International, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other partners, began with an early morning walk from the Old Parade Ground to Area One Roundabout and back, followed by a para soccer novelty match.
Gufwan, himself a polio survivor, participated in the walk and attended the tournament, reaffirming his commitment to the global fight against polio and disability inclusion.
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Speaking at the event, he expressed optimism about achieving a polio-free world, stressing the importance of collective effort. “My biggest dream is for everyone to live in a polio-free world, and I believe it can be realized if we all join hands to continue the fight against polio,” he said.
He commended partners and participants for their contributions toward ending polio and applauded the para soccer teams for their performance and sportsmanship.
The event concluded with the distribution of wheelchairs and the presentation of medals and cash prizes to the winning and participating teams.
The World Polio Day activities were jointly organized by Rotary International, NCPWD, WHO, UNICEF, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and other members of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
