Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has launched an empowerment programme for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the agricultural sector.
This programme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry and the Lagos State Office of Disabilities Affairs (LASODA).
The project is being supervised by the office of the Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture do the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Senior Special Assistant on PWD.
The first 15 beneficiaries of the project were empowered with agricultural equipment in Lagos.
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The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture, Mr. Gbolabo Olaniwun state that the programme aims to identify persons living with disabilities that are creating a way for themselves in the agricultural sector and provide them with modern equipment to boost their output.
“The special interest in PWDs is pivotal in this programme because our desire is not merely to reach out to them, but to provide the necessary support in terms of material intervention which they require to ensure their financial independence and productivity. This intervention will go a long way in helping them, their families and raising their capacity to contribute to the State’s economic growth. This is a key component of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administration,” the SSA said.
The SSA to the Governor on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal said the project would boost the capacity of PWDs in contributing to the development of the State.
She said, “This will ensure the persons living with disabilities are productive and change their stories to positive ones. We must continue to push the narrative that disability cannot hinder theming and physical ability”.
