The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has called on philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the Sir David Osunde Foundation’s longstanding dedication to empowering Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).
Presidential Aide made the call in Abuja on April 28, 2025, while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the 33rd Annual Special Easter Monday Celebration organized by the Foundation in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, Isa lauded the Foundation’s over three decades of consistent support through medical outreach programs, empowerment initiatives, and advocacy efforts aimed at uplifting PWDs.
He noted that the Foundation’s mission perfectly aligns with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to promote inclusivity and ensure that no Nigerian is left behind, regardless of their ability.
“Empowerment initiatives like what we have witnessed today are key pathways to achieving inclusive development,” Isa said. “They help unlock the potential of PWDs and facilitate their active economic participation.”
He also expressed readiness to partner with the Foundation, leveraging the Office’s network across all 774 local government areas to expand its reach and deepen its impact nationwide.
The celebration was graced by goodwill messages from dignitaries and religious leaders, including Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Rev. Fr. Patrick Alumuno, and Dame Pauline Tallen, who all praised the Foundation’s remarkable contributions to the welfare of PWDs.
Highlights of the event included the distribution of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, tricycles, and food items to PWDs, further demonstrating the Foundation’s steadfast commitment to promoting dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
The occasion served as a powerful reminder that real societal change begins with individual action and collective resolve.
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