The physically-challenged persons in Lagos State will now heave a sigh of relief as the government has disclosed plans to provide designated parking spaces for them.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Toyin Ayinde, who made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Board Members of Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the protection of the physically-challenged persons in line with the 2010 Physical Planning Law, especially as it relates to building structures and regulations.
Ayinde urged owners of filling stations in the state to provide additional toilet facilities which will take care of the need of the physically-challenged persons, apart from the one they already have for the able persons.
He said: “The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has proposed that any building above 4 floors should have a lift and must also have convenient walkway or ramp for the physicallychallenged. The ministry will continue to ensure that all building structures comply with the Physical Planning and Urban Development Law of 2010. So, we advised the Board Members of Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs to acquaint themselves with the content of the Law especially as it affects them if they have not already done so.”
In her response, the Board Chairperson, Mrs Animashaun Tolulope, commended the commissioner for allaying their fears, saying that from all indications, the ministry has the interest of the physically- challenged in mind.