The disability community said the appointment comes after years of advocacy for greater political representation of Persons with Disabilities and reflects growing recognition of their contributions to the state’s political development. The Chairman of the Kogi State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Mr Ibrahim Daniel Arome was recently appointed Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Mobilisation. Disability activists described the appointment as “a political milestone for the disability community in Kogi State.” This honour portrays Governor Ododo as a visionary leader committed to the growth and development of Persons with Disabilities in the state. Solomon also acknowledged former Governor Yahaya Bello for signing the Kogi State disability law, which led to the establishment of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs (KOSODA).