Mayor Of Gibran Meets Jokowi's Millennial Staff, Here's What They Discussed

Surakarta Mayor, Gibran Rakabuming received a visit from the special staff of the presidency, Angkie Yudistia. (Solo City Government)

SOLO - Mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming received a visit from special presidential staff, Angkie Yudistia.

During the meeting, various programs have been carried out by the Surakarta City Government to support and facilitate persons with disabilities in Solo. Gibran said Solo was friendly to people with disabilities with the various services it had.

“Earlier, we have explained what we have done in Solo. Solo used to host the Para Games, Solo already has complete disability services, BBRSPDF Prof. Dr. Soeharso, NPC. Solo is already friendly for people with disabilities, even though there are still many shortcomings, Mba Angkie will help later," said Gibran, quoted from a statement from the Solo City Government Public Relations, Thursday, June 3.

Furthermore, Gibran also conveyed the progress of vaccination for persons with disabilities in Solo, which is currently a priority target.

“For disability vaccination, it's in the 100s but it's going on and it's clear that this is a priority. If someone needs to be picked up, we will pick them up," he said.

Meanwhile, Angkie Yudistia expressed her appreciation to the Solo City Government. This visit is called Angkie, a form of synergy between the central and local governments regarding persons with disabilities.

Angkie conveyed several priorities to be achieved for persons with disabilities.

"It has been discussed earlier, there are 3 priorities that have been discussed with Mas Gibran. First, vaccination for persons with disabilities can be prioritized. Both health recovery together, rise up, people with disabilities can access government programs inclusively. Third, the establishment of the National Commission for Disabilities as mandated by No. 8 of 2016 and Presidential regulations related to national institutions," said Angkie.

Finally, Angkie hopes that people with disabilities in various regions can receive more attention.

“Hopefully that friends with disabilities in various regions can be embraced by local governments. According to the policy directions that have been approved by the president, it can be implemented according to the right target and the benefits can be well received by people with disabilities," he concluded.