In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering visually impaired individuals.
Hosting a strategic meeting with representatives of the Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB), the Commissioner explored innovative ways to enhance employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for the visually impaired community.
The engagement, held at the Ministry’s headquarters, featured key government officials, including the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Wealth Creation and Employment, Amb. Comr. Tijani Saheed Oluwadare, and the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Kudirat Aderonke Bello. Discussions centered on the Lagos State government’s steadfast commitment to the ‘Leave No One Behind’ principle, an integral part of Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda.
Hon. Ajigbotafe emphasized the Ministry’s proactive stance in integrating visually impaired individuals into skill acquisition programs, financial empowerment schemes, and meaningful employment initiatives. These efforts are designed to boost economic independence, enhance social inclusion, and foster active participation in the state’s economic growth.
Expressing gratitude, Mr. Taiwo Amoo, President of NAB’s Lagos State Chapter, commended the Ministry for its support, particularly in organizing vocational training for persons with disabilities and facilitating intervention slots through the SSA at a previous meeting in Igbogbo-Baiyeku. He praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for appointing a leader with a strong sense of empathy and commitment to the welfare of the visually impaired community, urging for continued partnership and expansion of opportunities.
Hon. Ajigbotafe reassured NAB representatives of the government’s resolve to close existing gaps in employment, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation for visually impaired individuals. In collaboration with the Nigerian Association of the Blind and the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, the Ministry seeks to establish a more inclusive economic landscape where individuals with disabilities can thrive.
This initiative marks a crucial step in the state’s ongoing efforts to create a Lagos that is accessible, equitable, and prosperous for all its residents.
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