The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided hearing aids to 15 persons with hearing loss as part of efforts to promote inclusive healthcare and improve the quality of life of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state.
The two-day hearing aid intervention, held on September 17 and 18, 2026, at Nigerbell Hearing & Speech Centre, Agidingbi, Lagos, was implemented in partnership with the specialised audiology facility to ensure that beneficiaries received appropriate assessment, fitting and professional guidance on the use of the devices.
Speaking during the intervention, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Omolade Sonubi, said access to appropriate hearing support was critical to reducing communication barriers and enabling persons with hearing impairment to participate more fully in education, employment and community life.
Oyetunde-Lawal said the intervention was part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to essential healthcare services and assistive devices that can promote greater independence and participation in society.
“We are not just giving out hearing aids; the beneficiaries underwent comprehensive audiological evaluation two months prior to the presentation of the devices. This was to ensure that each beneficiary received the appropriate hearing aid to adequately address their level of hearing loss, based on professional assessment and recommendations,” she said.
She added that LASODA would continue to explore partnerships and interventions aimed at addressing the specific healthcare, rehabilitation and assistive technology needs of persons with disabilities across Lagos State.
The LASODA General Manager also appreciated Nigerbell Hearing & Speech Centre for its professional support and expertise in audiological assessment, hearing aid selection and fitting.
She called for sustained collaboration among government agencies, healthcare providers, development partners and other stakeholders to strengthen access to inclusive healthcare and assistive technology for persons with disabilities.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the intervention, noting that the hearing aids would improve their ability to communicate, interact with others and participate more meaningfully in society.
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