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Delta Assembly passes persons with disabilities bill sponsored by Okowa’s daughter

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1 year ago
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Delta Assembly passes persons with disabilities bill sponsored by Okowa’s daughter

Hon Marylyn Okowa-Daramola

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The Delta State Persons Living With Disabilities Bill 2024, has scaled through all the legislative procedures on the floor of the State House of Assembly.

The voluminous bill, sponsored by the member representing Ika North East in the House, Hon Marylyn Okowa-Daramola was read the third time and passed at Tuesday’s plenary of the House, presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor.

The passage of the bill, the second in the 8th Assembly, was sequel to a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, after a careful legislative scrutiny of the bill at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor, with the Chairman, House Committee on  Housing, Women Affairs, Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services, Hon Bridget Anyafulu leading the amendments process.

At the committee of the whole House, the lawmakers scrutinized the 51 sessions bill clause by clause and made necessary amendments, including on the schedule and marginal notes of the proposed legal document.

The bill had earlier sailed through first and second readings on the floor of the House, and subsequently 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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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.

“I wish to commend you all for your contributions on the bill at the committee of the whole house. Your participation was indeed, heartwarming.

“This bill is indeed a great achievement to this Honorable House as it comes with great respite for those living with disabilities.

“Therefore, I wish to express my profound gratitude to the Sponsor of this people’s oriented bill and, indeed every one of you on the successful passage of the all-important bill” Guwor said.

Reacting to the development, the lead sponsor, Hon Marylyn Okowa-Daramola, expressed happiness over the successful completion of legislative fireworks on the bill by the State Assembly and now awaits its signing into law by the Governor.

Hon Okowa-Daramola who represents Ika North East and Chairman, Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriations, described the proposed law as an answer to the yearnings of people who desire and deserve special attention and recognition in society.

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She said “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, 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”.

Hon Okowa-Daramola explained further that the Delta State Protection of Persons with Disability Law will eradicate discrimination in all forms against individuals with disabilities and prohibit any unfair treatment based on disability.

 “With accompanying penalties for infringements, the proposed law will also promote inclusivity and accessibility by providing those persons with disability afforded lifts, ramps and other accessibility aids to all physical structures.

“It 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.

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Okowa-Daramola who paid glowing tributes to the Speaker and members for their support and encouragement, stated that the proposed law is in line with UN and other global protocols and standards on disability rights and justice.

The Ika North East representative explained that the passed bill provides for the establishment of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, a body that will facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the proposed law.

Hon. Okowa-Daramola promised to initiate several other people-oriented bills that would further strengthen peace, development and good governance in the state.

“I want to say a big congratulations to the 8th Assembly for the speedy consideration and passage of this landmark bill which is the second private member bill to be passed by the House.

“It is certain that implementation of the proposed law will improve the well-being of all Deltans, particularly those living with disabilities, their families and communities”, the Lawmaker emphasized.

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