Following recent protest by members of the War Affected Disabilities, a constituent member of the National Commission on Disability (NCD), peace has now returned to the group with all members vowing continued cordial working relationship.
The group, War Affected Disabilities, recently staged a peaceful protest against the NCD leadership to express dissatisfaction over the manner in which empowerment projects were being allotted to members.
It can be recalled that NCD, in late July, launched an empowerment project for people living with disability in the country. The US$250,000 Government of Liberia-sponsored project primarily seeks to help members of the group who have medical issues, provide education for those who need it, and as well as provide funding for others who are interested in making business.
But the War Affected Disabilities felt marginalized in the process and, therefore, decided to take the leadership to task.
However, following consultations, all sides have now reconciled and are expected to work together for the growth and development of the institution.
Speaking at a news conference Tuesday at the NCD headquarters in Congo Town, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the War Affected Disabilities, Alphanso K. Nyanatee, explained that they are now set to work with the leadership in the interest of all members.
“We have resolved our issues, and have decided to work in the interest of our people. We believe that we can make impact when we work together,” he asserted.
Like Nyanatee, Oliver C. Carlon, Head of Operations, and James B. Smith, Director of the group, vowed to support the work of the NCD leadership in a bid to achieve the tangibles for the organization.
“Tongue and teeth can fuss, but the bottom line is that they must come to a common ground to move forward, and this is what we have done. From today, we have decided to bury our differences and work hand-in-hand for the betterment of our organization,” Smith noted.
In remarks, the Executive Director of NCD, Daintowon Domah Paye-Bayee, with open arms, pledged her leadership’s willingness to work with all 70 member organizations, including the war-affected group.
With the project being implemented in Montserrado County, the NCD head named Nimba, Grand Bassa, Margibi and Gbarpolu counties as the next destinations that the project will reach.