Broad street downtown Monrovia, is the public square where more than 150 blind and partially sighted persons who traveled from different parts of the country, assembled to observance World White Cane Safety Day on 15th of October 2020. Approximately 210 students (senior high) from seven other schools from both public and private joined the parade in solidarity with the blind in the celebration.
The parade was led by band unit of the Liberia National Police who played melodious music as the parade match along the streets. Under the command of Police Inspector General, the traffic Police were strategically positioned in different corners of the city’s major streets to direct the movement of traffic for safe and peaceful match of the parade. The march lasted for nearly two hours covering nearly five miles, and was climaxed at the Monrovia City Hall where the indoor program was held for another one and a half hours.
The program was attended by representatives from several other civil society groups; held on the theme: Engaging Government’s Pro-Poor Agenda for Inclusive Social Development, economic participation and the prosperity of the blind in Liberia. The Director General of Liberia Social Security and Welfare Corporation delivered the keynote address. The director of special and Inclusive Education represented the Ministry of Education at this year’s observance of the Cane’s Day.
It was a memorable occasion that brought together not only a mass mobilization of persons who are blind and/or partially sighted in a social event with the general public, members of the print and electronic media, student groups and law enforcement officers, especially as we combat the challenges of Covid-19.
Mr. Beyan G. Kota
AFUB, West Africa Regional Representative
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