Committed to fostering inclusion and self-sufficiency, the Rotary Club of Lekki Phase 1 has empowered selected People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos through free vocational training, equipping them with essential skills to build sustainable livelihoods.
The club also donated N1.5 million to the Friends of Persons with Disabilities Vocational Centre, Oja Oba, Lagos Island, to further support skill development for PWDs. Speaking at the event, the club’s President, Sina Elusakin, highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship in reducing poverty and ensuring financial independence for marginalized communities.
Elusakin explained that a strict selection process was adopted to ensure that only those with genuine commitment and passion benefited from the programme. “Our goal is to empower PWDs, steering them away from street begging by creating income-generating opportunities,” he stated, adding that the club is exploring further ways to provide sustainable support.
Encouraging the beneficiaries to put their newly acquired skills to use, he emphasized their potential to transform not only their own lives but also their communities. The initiative, he noted, has set a new benchmark for community engagement, with many calling for its continuation to create broader access to opportunities.
Reacting to the gesture, a Board of Trustees member at the centre, Mr. Vigil Anyanwu, praised the club for its compassionate approach. He commended the determination of PWDs in acquiring vocational skills, describing their success as proof of resilience in overcoming challenges.
“With the increasing rate of unemployment and economic hardship, persons with disabilities require tailored support. Rotary’s intervention is a testament to what is possible when organisations step in to uplift vulnerable groups,” Anyanwu said, urging more well-meaning individuals and organisations to invest in vocational training initiatives for PWDs.
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