THE CITY OF LIMBE CELEBRATES WITH DISABLED PERSONS

The city of Limbe was hit by storm during this year’s international celebration for persons with disabilities.  This year which marks the 20th edition was dubbed :

The occasion was organized by the Ministry of Social Affaires and The Limbe Handicap Association (LIHA) in collaboration with OGCEYOD Cameroon. The ceremony was held at the Delegation for Social Affaires Limbe in the Presence of the Divisional Officer of Limbe I, the mayor of Limbe II council and the  chief of Social Center Mrs. Efange. Before the occasion started, all the handicaps  did a tricycle parade around the city of Limbe demonstrating to the world the essence of this day to them and the community. As the celebration continued, a welcome speech was given by the president of LIHA Mr. Mickey who enumerated the benefits that society owes to he handicap persons.

He also outlined the challenges that they faced at home and in the community. He continued by encouraging and applauding the work that the social affaires is doing in their personal lives and the association as a whole. He stressed on the impact of stigmatization on their person. This stigmatization according to him is a major impediment to their reproductive capacity as it relegates them to the background at  the level of employability in Government and private sector. This has forced many of the handicaps to be self employed but the y still face the same challenge as most people in the society avoid buying their products. He called on all members of the community to support them .

Six members of the Limbe Handicap Association received tricycles and wheel chairs. This was a gift from the Ministry of Social Affaires through its partnership with the Limbe City Council. It is aimed to assist them go about their daily activities easily. The chief of the Social Center Mrs. Efange told the celebrants that  more negotiations are being done at the level of the Government to send more tricycle to them. She also called on N.G.O that work with disabled persons to assist the government in taking care of these members of the society.

One of the handicaps gave every one a surprised when he presented a gift of graters to the four ladies at the high table. He told them that because they have chosen to give their support to handicaps, he is very proud to let them enjoy the fruits of his labor. The women were very proud of his initiative and they called on other members to follow his example and avoid laziness. The occasion ended with refreshments.