Nasarawa Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura has nominates a visually impaired youth, Yunusa Mohammed Liman as councilor.
A statement from the state government said: “His Excellency has once again shown his acceptance and desire to have an inclusive government that would accommodate all the people both able and disable.
“The recent nomination, clearance and swearing in brought with it Hon. Yunusa Mohammed Liman representing Gayam ward of Lafia LGA who is visually impaired.
“Hon. Yunusa Mohammed Liman though blind confidently contested for the elected councillorship slot for the same ward in 2013 but lost out at the primaries.
“He was recently sworn in as the Councilor of Gayam Ward.”
See some photos from last month when the Hon. Yunusa was first told by Gov. Almakura he would be nominated to serve in the Interim Management Committee.
When Liman was told of his nomination, he jumped, shouted, laughed and then cried, with tears of joy.
He said: “I couldn’t believe it when I was told that the Governor wanted to see me until when I heard the voice I’m very familiar with from radio and TV, talking to me and shaking my hands.
“I thank you Your Excellency for this wonderful opportunity given to me to feel the comfort of Governor’s official resident as well as making my dreams come true to serve my community despite my disability.
“You shall forever be happy and successful, and shall never regret in your life and in the hereafter.”
