The Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD) has congratulated Mrs. Sanni Oluwafunmilayo on her historic appointment as the Senior Special Assistant on Special Needs and Disability Matters to the Executive Chairman of Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Opeyemi Akindele.
The congratulatory message was issued days after Inclusive News Network published a report announcing Oluwafunmilayo’s appointment, a development that attracted commendation from stakeholders within the disability community. NWD described the appointment as a landmark achievement for disability inclusion and representation at the grassroots level, noting that it is the first appointment of its kind in the history of the LCDA.
According to the organization, the appointment reflects a growing commitment to ensuring that the interests and concerns of persons with disabilities are represented in governance and decision-making processes. NWD commended Oluwafunmilayo’s years of dedication to disability advocacy, leadership, and service to the disability community. Before her appointment, she served as Chairman of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), Mosan-Okunola Chapter, where she championed initiatives aimed at promoting the rights, welfare, and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
The group expressed confidence that Oluwafunmilayo’s leadership, experience, and passion for disability rights would contribute significantly to building a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities can thrive and participate fully in community development. It also noted that her appointment serves as an inspiration for greater representation of women and persons with disabilities in leadership and public service.
NWD celebrated the achievement as a victory not only for Oluwafunmilayo but also for the broader disability community. The organization wished her success in her new role and expressed hope that her tenure would advance policies and programmes that promote accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment for persons with disabilities across Mosan-Okunola LCDA.
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