The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities through its two-day cash support initiative held on October 13th and 14th, 2025, at the Agency’s premises in Lagos.
Speaking on behalf of the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, the Head of Finance and Accounts Department, Mr. Hezekiah Akinbule, said the initiative reflects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s dedication to ensuring that no group of people in the state is left behind.
According to Mr. Akinbule, “On behalf of the Lagos State Government, represented by LASODA, each beneficiary will receive the sum of ₦100,000. This gesture is not intended to solve all your challenges but to show that the government cares deeply about you and that you are not forgotten. We are here for you, and by God’s grace, before you leave here, you will receive your alerts. A symbolic presentation of dummy cheques will also be made for documentation and photo purposes.”
The event, which focused on social inclusion and economic empowerment, saw several beneficiaries from different disability clusters receive support. Among the beneficiaries were Ms. Akanbi Opayemi Blessing, Omo Tola Owolabi, and Gift Blessing Igwe from the visually impaired cluster, as well as Shonibare Adenike Mustapha Ganiyu from the physically challenged cluster.
Mr. Akinbule commended the beneficiaries for their resilience and advised them to use the cash support wisely to improve their livelihoods. He also noted that LASODA remains committed to promoting empowerment, disability rights, and equal opportunities for all persons with disabilities in Lagos State.
The two-day programme forms part of LASODA’s wider mandate to enforce the Lagos State Special People’s Law and to build a more inclusive and sustainable society where persons with disabilities can contribute meaningfully to the state’s growth and development.