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Women’s Day: Lagos Gov’t Prioritizes Rights, Welfare of PWDs – First Lady

by Sejoro Ekundayo

Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing the rights and welfare of people with disabilities through the Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs (LASODA).

Speaking during the International Women’s Day event organized by the Lagos State Deaf Women Association (LASDWA) on Saturday, themed “Inspire Inclusion,” the First Lady, represented by Mrs. Wydad Mustapha, wife of the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, stated that LASODA has made significant strides in promoting accessibility.

This includes not only physical access but also ensuring that information and services are provided in accessible formats for individuals with visual, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.

“The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Orientation Department of LASODA conducts regular checks to ensure that organizations implement the necessary infrastructural measures to facilitate the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Lagos State,” she noted.

She further emphasized, “It is our shared responsibility to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.

“We must reject practices that encourage segregation at any level. With proper support and encouragement, I strongly believe that people with disabilities can make significant contributions to the socio-economic development of our nation.”

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