Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities: Building Inclusion

Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities: Building Inclusion

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the PLAN Health Advocacy and Development Foundation organised a transformative assessment session at the Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disabilities conference room. This pivotal event centred on empowering women and girls with disabilities by addressing their unique challenges and identifying actionable solutions to foster inclusion and growth. Why Focus…

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Persons with Disabilities: Makinde Appoints 33 Special Assistants

Persons with Disabilities: Makinde Appoints 33 Special Assistants

In a groundbreaking initiative to promote inclusivity, Governor Oluseyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed 33 persons with disabilities as Special Assistants across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. This move marks a significant step towards empowering them and ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their physical abilities. Empowering Persons with…

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Persons with Disabilities: Oyo Increases 2025 Budget Allocation

Persons with Disabilities: Oyo Increases 2025 Budget Allocation

The Oyo State Government has taken a groundbreaking step by increasing its 2025 capital budget allocation for Persons with Disabilities by 70%. This initiative aims to promote inclusivity and empower the disability community. Governor Seyi Makinde announced this progressive decision at the 2024 Stakeholders’ Summit, held in Ibadan during the International Day of PWDs. Governor…

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