The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Anambra State chapter on Friday distributed palliatives to the disability community in continued efforts to cushion effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The community, which comprises Associations of the deaf, Persons with disabilities, blind, mental disabilities and Godโs Care Special school, received 100 bags of 10kg rice and 10 cartons of indomie.
Speaking during the presentation, the CAN Chairman in the state, Rev. Ndubisi John, said the gesture was a demonstration of Godโs goodness to the beneficiaries.
He said the body had earlier extended same benevolence to other institutions, including the Red Cross Orphanage and the psychiatric hospital in Awka.
He said: โThe Executive of CAN came to demonstrate Godโs goodness and to keep to the biblical injunction of being our brotherโs keepers.
โWe came to show our little gesture to our disabled brothers. Itโs our desire that God provided more so we could do more than weโve done.โ
Responding, Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Disability Matters, Barr. Chukwuka Ezewuzie, appreciated the gesture, promising the items would reach the targeted individuals.
โWe deeply appreciate this extension of hands of friendship to better the lots of the disability community, especially this COVID-19 period. We pray this continues,โ he said.
