Sanwo‑Olu Vows Continued Support for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos

Sanwo‑Olu Vows Continued Support for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos

Reported By Sele Media Africa |Ihuoma Amarachi

LAGOS —The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring access and inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through comprehensive, inclusive policies. [1]

Statement at International Day Event At the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities — held at the Whitehouse Event Centre, Oregun, Ikeja and organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) — Sanwo‑Olu (represented by the Secretary to the State Government) said that this year’s theme, “Fostering Disability‑Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” aligns with the state’s commitments. [1] He underscored Lagos State’s adoption of global frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN‑CRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to him: “Inclusion is a right, not a privilege.” [1]

What Lagos Has Done for PWDs- Enforcement of the state’s disability‑inclusion laws and policies, including infrastructure and access adjustments, to ensure persons with disabilities can move freely and access public services. The state is widely recognised for its efforts: the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) recently ranked Lagos top among states in Nigeria on implementation of disability‑access laws and infrastructure compliance. [2] –

Continuous support for PWDs’ social needs: the state government has, via LASODA, distributed assistive devices to individuals with disabilities, including wheelchairs and mobility aids, aiming to improve quality of life and social participation. [3] – Programs to promote inclusive education, employment, and access to social services — reflecting the state’s broader social protection and inclusivity agenda. [4]

Why This Matters

Sanwo‑Olu’s renewed commitment signals that Lagos aims to lead by example in Nigeria on disability inclusion. For millions of PWDs in the state, it offers hope for improved mobility, access to education and work, and full participation in civic life.It also reinforces that inclusive governance is not just a social ideal, but policy priority — aligning state actions with international standards and sustainable development goals.

Citations:

1. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/sanwo-olu-pledges-inclusion-for-pwds/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2. Peoples Gazette Nigeria: gazettengr.com/ccd-ranks-lagos-top-in-disability-laws-implementation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/news/lagos-commits-to-supporting-persons-with-disabilities-for-meaningful-living/?utm_source=chatgpt.com4. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/lagos-reaffirms-commitment-to-disability-inclusion/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace is a journalist with Sele Media Africa, committed to telling authentic African stories with depth and creativity. A Christian and a student of English and Literary Studies, she blends her love for writing with the art of spoken word to inspire and inform. Her voice adds a thoughtful and artistic dimension to Sele Media’s mission of amplifying unheard voices across the continent.

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