Deputy Minister of Local Government Unity and Culture Joyce Chitsulo has handed 2 wheelchairs to people living with disabilities in Senior Traditional Authority Govati in her Mwanza West constituency.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, she said the exercise is aimed at empowering people with disabilities to have a participatory and inclusive society.
"In order to promote their inclusivity and mobility, there was need to recognize what the people are in need of first and then provide assistance.
"This initiative is to make sure those with disabilities and mobility challenges can move from one point to another and become part and parcel of our society. They must be seen as equals and we must not discriminate against them," she said.
In her remarks, one of the beneficiary, said she truly appreciate the generous donation by their Member of Parliament as the donation will reduce her day to day challenges.