In a continued show of commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the Lagos State Government has disbursed financial aid to 15 registered homes and cluster heads under the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA).
The presentation ceremony, held on Monday at Alausa, Ikeja, saw each beneficiary receive cheques starting from ₦500,000 and above. The cheques were presented by the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal.
According to Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal, the annual initiative is designed to provide seed funding that supports the day-to-day operations of the beneficiary homes. She emphasized that the goal is to empower recipients toward financial independence, help them navigate daily challenges, and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life.
General Manager, LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal.
“This initiative reflects the Lagos State Government’s unwavering commitment to social inclusion and ensuring that all residents, including persons with disabilities, have access to opportunities and adequate support,” she said.
She further highlighted that LASODA has registered over 100 associations and, in its 12 years of operation, has consistently expanded its reach to impact more communities across the state.
Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal added that the 2025 edition of the program not only strengthens LASODA’s partnership with grassroots organizations but also lays the foundation for deeper collaboration and sustainable social development.
Some of the beneficiaries include Lagos State Association of the Deaf, Lupus Remedies global Support Foundation, Albinism Association of Nigeria, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Lion’s Heart Ability Leader International Foundation, the Dwarfs Association of Nigeria.
Others are: Dyslexia Nig Support & Learning Initiative, Celibral paulsy Rehabilitation Initiative, Anthony kupe Foundation, Nigeria Association of the Blind, the Association for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria.
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