As a way of improving the physical well-being of children with disabilities, Niger State Government says it will encourage them to participate in sports.
The Director-General of the state Child Right Protection Agency, Mrs Mariam Kolo, gave this indication in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Tuesday.
She further said the agency had partnered with the state Ministry of Sports and Youth Development to assist the agency with coaches to engage children with disabilities in sports.
She called on parents and guardians with such special children in their homes to make use of the opportunity to engage them in sports to make them useful in the society.
Kolo appealed to well-to-do individuals in the state to support the initiative by sponsoring children with interest in sports for self development.
According to her, the Child Rights Law recognises the right of children with disabilities to mingle freely in the society.
The director-general noted that encouraging children with disabilities to participate in sports would avail them the opportunity to discover their talents.
According to her, it will also give such children the opportunity to mingle with peers and have a sense of belonging in the society.
She said that sports or physical activities would go a long way to improve the self-confidence, social awareness and self-esteem of children with disabilities, apart from contributing to their empowerment.
Kolo emphasised that the participation of children with disabilities in sports and physical activities would also result in their improved functional status and quality of life.
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