The Ogun State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to social inclusion, human rights and stronger community relations following a courtesy visit by the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ogun State Chapter, to the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. Led by State Chairman Mr. Awobona Ayodele with executive members and heads of various disability clusters, the delegation thanked the Commissioner for the warm reception and described JONAPWD, founded in 1992, as the umbrella body advocating for the rights, welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.
Mr. Ayodele highlighted the unique vulnerabilities faced by PWDs and called for a strategic partnership with the Command, particularly on disability management and specialised sensitisation for police personnel. He stressed the need to train officers on how to identify and appropriately interact with PWDs, while pledging the association’s full support and continued cooperation with the Police.
Responding, CP Ojajuni commended the group for its self-advocacy and civic engagement, insisting that persons with disabilities are complete Nigerian citizens who must never be treated as second-class citizens. He said disability does not diminish anyone’s constitutional rights, noting that the Command remains guided by the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and international best practices. He assured the delegation of continuous sensitisation and retraining for officers to improve empathy and professionalism, and pledged the Command’s unwavering support to safeguard the rights, security and well-being of PWDs across Ogun State.
