The Lagos State Government says it will continue to support the development of persons with disabilities while promoting an inclusive society through initiatives that empower them economically.
General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, said this at a two-day empowerment programme tagged “Promoting Inclusive Business: Enhancing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, PWDs in Lagos State”.
Oyetunde-Lawal who spoke through the Director, Administration and Human Resource, Omolade Shonibu, said the programme would help participants break stereotypes and elevate the standards of businesses owned by PWDs, positioning them to compete effectively in the entrepreneurial space.
According to her, the State Government remains committed to fostering inclusivity, equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination against persons with disabilities while also equipping them with essential skills for business growth and sustainability.
Participants at the event which featured the presentation of Corporate Affairs Commission certificates to one hundred PWDs, training sessions on business development, branding, record keeping and taxation were encouraged to leverage on the tools to improve their enterprises and contribute significantly to the state’s economy.