By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun
In a heartwarming event held by the New Era Initiative for Persons with Disabilities, the organisation has extended a hand of support to ten widows living with disabilities in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
INN reports that each beneficiary received a financial grant of 10,000 Naira as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to uplift the lives of vulnerable individuals in the society.
The chairman of the organization, Adeyinka Adekunle, emphasized the importance of such initiative in providing much-needed assistance to those who are often marginalized. He encouraged the beneficiaries to use the funds wisely, urging them to channel the money into ventures that could improve their livelihoods and bring lasting benefits.
Tomisin Adeyefa, the Public Relations Officer of New Era Initiative, reiterated the organization’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, noting that the financial support was just one of many initiatives planned to make a tangible impact in the community. Adeyefa stressed that the organization’s mission is to foster independence and self-sufficiency among people with disabilities, and this financial assistance is a step towards achieving that goal.
Other key members of the organization, including Olusola Philip, Abosede Olaiya and Toyin Adekunle, also shared words of encouragement to the beneficiaries. They underscored the significance of judiciously utilizing the funds to ensure that the impact of the support extends beyond immediate needs.
In a show of appreciation, Esther Oyekunle, Esther Oluwole from Blind Cluster, Agboola Omolola from Spinal Cord injury Association, Alake Adeosun from IDEA and Alimot Jimoh from NAPWD led other beneficiaries to expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the New Era Initiative. They thanked the organization for its generosity and for remembering the needs of widows with disabilities. The beneficiaries shared their plans to invest the money in small businesses and other ventures that would help them achieve financial stability.
The event was a testament to the power of community support and the difference that focused, compassionate initiative can make in the lives of those who need it most. As the New Era Initiative for Persons with Disabilities continues its work, the organization remains a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change in Abeokuta and beyond.