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Persons with disabilities are also human, important to the society – NGO

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Persons with disabilities are also human, important to the society - NGO

Persons with disabilities are also human, important to the society – NGO

 

 

By Ifeoma Ikem

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That TheInclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) says persons with disabilities are human beings and are also important to the society.

 

 

Persons with disabilities are also human, important to the society - NGO

 

 

 

The convener of the NGO, Mrs Pat Eleto said this during their one day conference with theme ‘Domestic Violence Affects People with Physical & Learning Disabilities’ in Lagos.

 

 

Persons with disabilities are also human, important to the society - NGO

 

 

 

Eleto said that persons with disabilities presume nobody knows if they exist but they are human beings who have issues of abuse, rape and molestation.

 

“We came together to set up the organization so their voices could be heard by creating awareness about their plights.

 

“The initiative was established in September 2013 in UK and later incorporated in Nigeria in 2015 because we have a lot of cases reported in our office where persons with disabilities have been physically abused but no one cared to listen to them and these people do not know what their rights are.

 

“This is the fourth edition of Inclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment foundation conference which was set to help people with physical disabilities to know their rights”.

 

According to her, these people are human being like us, we are hoping that in the next five years, Lagos state would be able to reach out to persons with disabilities through NGOs because many more people with disabilities still need support to carry their daily activities and with this we will achieve more.

 

” We aim to support, advocate and challenge all forms of gender-related violence, to empower victims and survivors to gain more control over their lives, live without fear of violence and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom.

 

“The organization was initially for young children with disabilities that were involved in rape cases or any form of abuse but we decided to carry everyone along”.

 

Mr Isaac Anuoluwayinka, the coordinator Nigeria Association of the Blind Ifako, Lagos, expressed satisfaction for being part of the program which involves people with disabilities.

 

Anuoluwayinka note that mental disabilities which were being discussed at the conference affect most of them due to the way government describes them as intellectual disability.

 

” I am satisfied with this kind of lecture, it give us hope and sense of belonging to society.

 

“On the part of the government, little has been done on sensitising and educating the people on the availability and use of the law and rights of people living with disabilities.

 

” We need more awareness programmes as disability is no respecter of anyone.

 

He said that there is the need to know how to impact on these set of people and understand their plight, work with them and impact their lives.

 

“Let people know that those with disabilities also exist, that itself goes a long way.

 

” In Nigeria, people with disabilities are seen in one particular sector we shouldn’t be seen as a sector we should been included in the society, in programmes, services, welfare and any other event”.

 

Mr Harris Eleto, one of the speakers, who spoke on ‘The Difference between learning Disability & Physical Disability’ said no matter what they are, they are related.

 

“This means that the physical disabled persons require support in all areas of their lives, but in terms of learning disability requires full learning support”.

 

He noted that the four key points to work on in the lives of these persons with disabilities are their choices, their rights, their independence and their inclusion in the community”.

 

Another speaker on “Domestic Abuse on the elderly, Ms Audrey Ojiaku, said elderly people go through abuses including psychological abuse, physical abuse, physical injury and neglect among others.

 

She said elderly are vulnerable to abuse and violence because of discriminatory societal attitudes and non-realization of human rights.

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun, 

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday took centre stage at the commissioning of landmark projects in Ogun State, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and deepening collaboration with state authorities.

The high-profile event, attended by top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the strategic importance of security in driving development. Disu’s presence underscored ongoing efforts by the Police leadership to align operational priorities with infrastructural growth across the country.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the commissioning of new security vehicles and electric motorbikes aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies in the state. The IGP commended the Ogun State Government for what he described as a proactive and forward-thinking approach to security, noting that the newly deployed assets would significantly enhance rapid response and patrol efficiency.

He stressed that effective policing remains central to maintaining peace and order, assuring residents that the Force would continue to evolve strategies to tackle emerging threats. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to working closely with both the Federal Government and sub-national authorities to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Disu further called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as vital in combating crime and sustaining a secure environment.

The Police leadership also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government and other dignitaries for their continued partnership, noting that such collaboration is essential to advancing security initiatives and fostering national development.

 

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PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South

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*PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South*

 

A former Secretary of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Temidayo Fagbemi, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

Fagbemi, a major financier of the PDP in the area, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Ijeru II, Ogbomoso South.

 

In his letter, Fagbemi stated that leaving the party he had diligently supported, contributing to PDP’s victories at both the state and local government levels for two consecutive terms, was a difficult but necessary decision.

 

He wrote: “I, Temidayo Fagbemi, hereby submit my resignation as a member of the PDP.”

 

“My decision to leave the party, which I worked hard to support and helped secure victory at both the state and local levels for two consecutive terms, is not an easy one. However, it has become necessary.”

 

He thanked party leaders for the years of shared political engagement and wished them success in their forthcoming primaries.

 

His resignation marks a significant development within the Ogbomoso South PDP, given his influence, contributions, and long-standing role in strengthening the party’s structure.

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

 

The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)
wishes to formally draw the attention of the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to a deeply troubling
development involving the proposed concession of approximately 30 hectares of
land within Federal Government College Kano under a Public-Private Partnership
arrangement.

 

We state, with utmost concern, that this initiative represents a destruction of a
national educational legacy carefully built and handed over to the current
generation of leaders. Unity Schools were established as symbols of excellence,
integration, and nation-building. Any action that diminishes their integrity reflects
a troubling disregard for the power of education as a driver of national progress.
At a time when nations across the world are investing more in education
infrastructure and expanding capacity, it is deeply alarming that we are instead
dismantling and commercializing existing assets meant for learning. This
proposed development signals a shift away from long-term educational value
toward short-term commercial interests.

 

It is also important to note that the alumni community has, over the years,
collectively invested billions of naira in the development of the College—
consistently funding infrastructure, supporting academic programs, and
strengthening the institution without taking any portion of school land or
seeking anything in return. This record reflects a deep, selfless commitment to
the school’s growth and sustainability.

 

Furthermore, the alumni has formally established a dedicated foundation focused
on the perpetuation of the College and the advancement of academic
excellence, with plans to raise ₦5 billion at its official launch in June 2026. This
demonstrates that credible, mission-aligned funding alternatives already exist without compromising the intergrity of the school

Our objections are as follows:
1. Misuse of Educational Land for Commercial Gain:
The proposed project is fundamentally a residential and commercial real
estate venture. This constitutes a clear diversion of federally designated
educational land into private hands, undermining the original purpose for
which the land was acquired.
2. Threat to Student Safety and Academic Environment:

 

The introduction of a mixed-use estate sharing boundaries with the school
exposes students to avoidable risks and erodes the controlled, secure
environment required for effective learning.
3. Irreversible Damage to School Capacity and Future Growth:

 

The land identified for this project includes critical open spaces necessary
for recreation, expansion, and future development. Any project that
reduces the capacity of the school to grow, expand, and improve its
facilities cannot, in any form, be considered beneficial to the institution.
4. Fundamental Question of Necessity:
Why Federal Government College Kano land? Kano State is one of the
largest states in the country, with abundant land available for real estate
development. There is no justification for appropriating land from an
existing educational institution when alternatives clearly exist.
5. No Tangible Benefit to the School:
There is no scenario under which this land-swap PPP arrangement
benefits the school. On the contrary, all available evidence suggests that
the project is structured primarily for private commercial gain. We are
compelled to state that this raises serious concerns that the promoters
intend to rip off the government and the Nigerian people under the guise
of a PPP arrangement.

 

Your Excellency, this matter goes beyond a single institution. It raises a
fundamental question about our national priorities: whether we will protect and
strengthen our educational institutions, or allow them to be gradually eroded.
We therefore respectfully call on the President to:
• Immediately cancel the proposed PPP land concession;
• Protect the sanctity and integrity of Unity Schools nationwide

*Ensure that no action is taken that compromises the future of education
in Nigeria.

 

We also strongly advise members of the public to refrain from purchasing or
investing in any land or property associated with this scheme, as it is under
serious dispute and may be overturned, exposing buyers to financial loss.
FGCKOSA wishes to make it clear that we will not relent in pursuing all lawful and
legal avenues to overturn this illegal arrangement. We remain committed to
safeguarding the legacy of our institution and ensuring that it continues to serve
future generations.

 

Signed,
Shoyinka Shodunke
President
Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)

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