Lagos State government has presented financial assistance to 15 registered homes and cluster heads registered with Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to support the day to day running and management of these homes.

The presentation which took place at Alausa Ikeja, saw each of the benefiting homes being presented with cheques ranging from N500,000 and above by the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal.

Oyetunde-Lawal explained that the initiative which is a yearly gesture by the government is to provide seed funding for the beneficiaries to achieve financial independence, cope with daily challenges and improve their quality of life

“It is part Lagos State government’s commitment to social cohesion ensuring that all citizens including PWDs have access to opportunities and support,” she stated.

Oyetunde-Lawal noted that LASODA, which currently has 100 registered associations over its 12 years of operation, has continually expanded its reach to impact more communities across the state.

According to her, the 2025 edition of the programme further strengthened partnerships between LASODA and grassroots organisations, while also paving the way for deeper collaboration and lasting social impact.

Some of the beneficiaries include Lagos State Association of the Deaf, Lupus Remedies global Support Foundation, Albinism Association of Nigeria, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Lion’s Heart Ability Leader International Foundation, the Dwarfs Association of Nigeria.

Others are: Dyslexia Nig Support & Learning Initiative, Celibral paulsy Rehabilitation Initiative, Anthony kupe Foundation, Nigeria Association of the Blind, the Association for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria.