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ELDERLY SUPPORT: LASODA EMPOWERS ELDERS WITH DISABILITIES

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has empowered 100 elderly persons with disabilities and elderly caregivers of children with disabilities across Lagos State.

The annual initiative, tagged “Cash Support and Medical Outreach to Elderly Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Caregivers in Lagos State,” ₦200,000 each was disbursed to 100 beneficiaries, alongside medical advice and basic health support. The programme aligns with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s vision of building an inclusive Lagos where no citizen is left behind.

Speaking at the event held at the LASODA office in Alausa today, the General Manager, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, emphasized that the programme reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment to dignity, social protection, and meaningful inclusion for vulnerable groups, particularly senior citizens with disabilities.

She noted that LASODA continues to implement impactful initiatives aimed at promoting independence, improving access to healthcare, enhancing mobility, and supporting small livelihood activities for persons with disabilities, especially the elderly.

Beneficiaries expressed joy and appreciation for the timely gesture, describing the support as a welcome relief and a strong reminder that they are seen, valued, and continually supported by the Lagos State Government.

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LASODA, UNFPA INAUGURATE TECHNICAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY INCLUSION IN LAGOS

In a strategic move to deepen disability inclusion and strengthen inter-agency collaboration, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee on Disability Inclusion in Lagos.

The inauguration ceremony was held recently at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Conference Room (T-Block), Alausa, Ikeja, and had in attendance representatives of key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), disability advocacy groups, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.

The newly inaugurated committee is tasked with promoting coordination, collaboration, and sectoral alignment towards achieving a more inclusive Lagos, where persons with disabilities (PWDs) can fully participate and thrive in all spheres of life.

Speaking during the event, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, described the formation of the committee as a crucial step toward strengthening coordination, implementation, and technical support for disability-inclusive policies and programmes in the State.

“This committee is vital to our collective vision of building a society where everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to opportunities. We must remain committed, consistent, and collaborative in ensuring that disability inclusion becomes a standard practice across all sectors,” Mrs Oyetunde-Lawal stated.

She further reaffirmed that the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu remains inclusive-minded and committed to fair and equitable governance, ensuring that persons with disabilities are not left behind in the State’s developmental agenda.

The inaugural session featured a presentation by Mrs Laolu Akande, a Disability and Inclusion Analyst, who spoke on “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Law.” This was followed by a session led by Barrister Safiu, who presented the Terms of Reference for the Lagos State Disability Inclusion Technical Working Group (LSDITWG) and facilitated its formal adoption.

Additionally, Dr Esther Somefun, a Gender and Reproductive Health Analyst, and Dr Adekola, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Orientation, coordinated breakout sessions where participants were divided into subcommittees to develop actionable plans and strategies for effective implementation.

In his closing remarks, Barrister Safiu commended UNFPA for its unwavering partnership and support in ensuring that persons with disabilities have a voice in governance and policy formulation.

The Technical Working Committee comprises representatives from various government Ministries and Agencies, PWD advocacy groups, development partners, and private sector organisations, all working collectively to advance the cause of disability inclusion in Lagos State.

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