Mrs Gloria Katchy, Chairperson of the foundation, told the
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Awka, that amputation was a serious
issue that had stolen the joy and livelihood of many amputees.
Katchy said that the free artificial limbs would help them
regain mobility and function well in the society.
“The cost of an artificial limb is expensive, costing about
N950, 000 to N1.8million, which is unaffordable to the less privilege.
“Many of them use crotches and wheelchairs, which is
cumbersome and deters them from living a normal lives. The artificial limbs
function almost as perfectly as the limbs that have been lost.
“Our Foundation will commence measurements for amputees in
Anambra state on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and 21 at the Disability Rights Commission at
the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka,” she said.
Katchy said there would be counseling and education about
limb loss to deter stigmatisation of amputees.
NAN