Concert for Change has disbursed N55 million to five charities supporting orphans and children living with disabilities across Nigeria, representing nearly a 50 per cent increase in funding compared to last year.

The disclosure was made at the Green Worship 8 Benefit Concert, where the Managing Trustee of Concert for Change, Wale Adenuga, said each beneficiary organisation received N11 million to support infrastructure, specialised equipment, therapy services, educational resources and other critical interventions for vulnerable children.

The beneficiary organisations are Comrade David Ofoeyeno School for Special Children, Warri; Marvelous Foundation Orphans Care Centre, Minna; Super Parent Foundation, Lagos; Hope Orphanage, Akure; and the Learning Disabilities Society of Nigeria, Uyo.

Speaking on behalf of the Learning Disabilities Society of Nigeria, Inimfon Tommy said caring for children with special needs is significantly more demanding and costly than mainstream education.

He explained that the N11 million support would strengthen the organisation’s life-skills programmes, including vocational training in bead making, hairdressing, and arts and crafts, helping beneficiaries become more self-reliant.

Also speaking, the General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Adenike Oyetunde Lawal, said meaningful inclusion requires collaboration between government and private organisations.

She noted that one of the beneficiary organisations is registered with the state, adding that the intervention would directly impact children and families under its care. Lawal acknowledged that while government continues to implement policies protecting persons with disabilities, private initiatives such as Concert for Change help reduce the financial burden associated with accessibility and inclusion.

The N55 million disbursement represents a 49.66 per cent increase from the N36.75 million distributed last year—an N18.25 million rise—which the organisation attributed to growing donor support and expanding impact.

Commenting on the milestone, Adenuga said the increase reflects sustained compassion and commitment from supporters.

“Every year, we are reminded that compassion is still alive. This increase is not just a financial milestone; it is proof that people are willing to give sacrificially to support children who might otherwise be forgotten. Our commitment remains transparency, measurable impact, and meaningful partnerships with credible charities,” he said.

Concert for Change, formerly known as Worship for Change, disclosed that it has raised over N200 million since inception, supporting 49 charities and impacting thousands of vulnerable children nationwide.

The organisation added that it operates strengthened accountability structures and milestone-based disbursement processes to ensure responsible stewardship while expanding its reach and delivering lasting impact for vulnerable children across Nigeria.