Combating Human Trafficking; NNAD Seeks Increased Partnership with NAPTIP to End Human Trafficking Among the Deaf in Nigeria

 

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe 

18th January, 2025

In a groundbreaking efforts to tame the ever-increasing tide of human trafficking menace among the Deaf individuals, that has created unbearable hardships among the innocent victims and their families within the Deaf community, especially Deaf women and girls in Nigeria who  unarguably suffers the most harshest form of human trafficking atrocities in the country.

The leadership of the Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) national headquarters, Abuja has Saturday paid a working courtesy visit to the National Agency PTIP (NAPTIP) to seek increased collaboration with the NAPTIP in order to effectively address the lingering issues of human trafficking, kidnapping, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other criminal activities against the innocent Deaf Women and girls in Nigeria.

Speaking during the courtesy visit the National Women Leader of NNAD Haj. Monsurat Fasasi described NNAD as muliti-ethnic, mulit-faceted and mulit-cultutal organization whose members are prone to committing criminal activities including trafficking in persons, kidnapping and the likes. 

She said, "we are a multi-ethnic, cross-cultural, multi-religious, and dynamic in scope and structure. Because of this, we have our peculiar problems in our community including trafficking in Deaf women and girls, children as well as domestic and gender based violence"

"Suffice it to say that we also have many criminally minded Deaf individuals sponsoring and trafficking Deaf women and girls within  and outside Nigeria for monetary gains and vice versa"

  Fasasi who described members of the Deaf community as a "microcosm of the larger Nigerian society" due to their relative population admitted that trafficking in women especially Deaf women is a serious cause for concern, she lamented that the practice is driving the world back to slavery era. 

Her words, "trafficking in women and girls is a serious human rights violation and a form of modern-day slavery. It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit women and girls for labor or commercial sex. Both the Deaf and hearing individuals are equally guilty of these crimes"

 "Many of our women and girls are being enticed and trafficked outside Nigeria in an alarming trends. No thanks to economic situation that made life a bit difficult for an average Nigerian at the moment" she added

Emphasizing the objective of the NNAD's visit to NAPTIP' s office, Monsurat said "our advocacy and courtesy visit is to enable us to discuss about prevention of trafficking in Deaf women and girls which to us is a critical human rights issue that requires a multifaceted approach"

She added" We are canvassing for partnership and collaboration with your agency towards reduction of this menace"

The NNAD's National Women Leader further highlighted some of the  strategies which the NNAD hope to adopt through collaborative partnership with the anti-tarafficking  agency  to prevent further trafficking of Deaf women and girls in the country, she listed the following as the bi-working strategies to adopt between the two groups:

1. Education and awareness campaigns to inform potential victims and the general public. This will be done through the NAPTIP's  personnels' collaboration with NNAD in various ways such as organizing workshops, seminars, Schools and organization visits etc.

2. Economic empowerment programs to reduce vulnerability. This can be embarked upon with active collaboration and partnership including with Government at the three tier levels to improve financial condition and well-being of our deaf members

3. Strengthening laws and law enforcement. This means that the NAPTIP  has to double it's efforts to see that impunity is rein in and offenders are seriously prosecuted while the victims of trafficking etc are rehabilitated

4. Providing support services for survivors. We shall be distributing pamphlets and NAPTIP's contact numbers to our people to report cases as well as get support.

5. Contributing some Deaf personnels to the  NAPTIP's taskforce mandated to raid and expose human traffickers  

In her swipt  response to the demands placed before the agency by the visitors,  the Director General, Binta Adamu Bello, welcomed the NNAD representatives and described their visit as pivotal, stressing that disability Communities are a critical part of the agency’s stakeholders, emphasizing her commitment to key into the partnership project to convert human trafficking menace among the Deaf. 

 “I am delighted to have you here today. I will ensure that you are included in all our activities. I have just minuted your requests as contained in the speech you just delivered, to the relevant department for immediate action" she said.

The advocacy visit,  Ability News Network reports signalled the commencement of a new relationship with the Deaf  Community and the NAPTIP management 

The NNAD's contingents who represented the Deaf community during the advocacy visit were  led by the National Vice President of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf, Mr. Nelson Chukwuemeka Umezurike, accompanied by the National Women Leader, Fassasi Monsurat, Chairman, Abuja Association of the Deaf, Mr. Ayoade Beyioku – Ajose, and the National Youth Leader, Ashiru Abubakar.

Becoming the First Elected Female President of NADS was My Most Proudest Moment in Life ~ Queen Lawal Olamide Sukurat.

 

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan Gombe 20th January, 2025

Lawal Olamide Sukurat, a 300 Level Deaf student of Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, has been nominated and presented with an outstanding leadership award as Emerging Leader of the Year. She got the nomination for her role in promoting peace as well as helping to make the NANDS a better hub for developments that will help improve the wellbeing of NADS community. In this interview with the Ability News Network (ANN) CEO, YUSUF MOHAMMED LAWAN, she shares some of the experiences of starting out as a female student who dare the odds to scale through and become the first democratically elected president of National Association  Deaf Students (NADS), a covet seat many believed is reserved exclusively for the the male gender due to their dominant role in the students unionism ganre. Excerpts.

ANN; Can you tell us about yourself?

Lawal Olamide Sukurat by name. A 300L NCE Deaf Student of Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. I am the first-ever female elected and serving President of the National Association of Deaf Students (NADS SPED CHAPTER) and also the just sworn-in Assistant Secretary General of the National Association of  Deaf Students (NADS). I am also the first-ever Queen of the Ogun State Mr&Mrs Ovaruwa in Sagamu Remo Association of the Deaf (RAD)

ANN: Take us into the journey of your childhood experiences

  I became a Deaf at the age of 5 through sickness at my parents house. I attended hearing school and even later Deaf till one interpreter visited my school in Ogun and took me to a special school the name of the school was (school for Children with Special Needs) in Sagamu Ogun state where I met other Deafies and the name of person who took me to Deaf associations meetings was Mr Idowu Adekunle Moyosola, he is the first person to when i was a child, till now he is my honour person that encourages me to grow my ability and Mr Lasisi Adedayo Idowuhe also encourage me to participate for the Queen in Mr &Mrs Obaruwa starting from (RAD) Association, then South West Deaf Association. Through those associations, I participated in Mr/Mrs Obaruwa and won, that was how I became the Queen. I didn't stop there, I also participated in extracurricular activities after I entered FCES Oyo i served as representative to all the special areas of Deaf associations, served as a Treasurer, then Social Director and now President of Deaf Students Association in SPED under my former President Qoozim Oluwadamilare Erinosho. Now I am an Assistant Secretary General at national level of Nigeria Deaf Students Association.

ANN: Recently you emerged as the recipient of NANDS outstanding Leadership Award, how does it feel to be singled out for such coveted recognition?

 On being awarded as the emerging leader of the year was a shock to me and I feel honored and overwhelmed with joy and surprise. When they released the nomination form for casting vote for award categories for deserving people. Though I saw the category, I don't understand it, I even thought it is for executives and Senators only and to my surprise I was selected. I really appreciate them for the recognition of my leadership acumen

ANN: What does this award mean to you personally?

The award is an awesome one as it matches my leadership and personality as I was well recognized by it by the majority.

ANN: What precisely did you do to earn the award?

 Through building a good rapport, by actively participating in the association activities, discussions, dropping opinions, catching funs, and given gifts to them free etc. made them recognize me

ANN; What were your challenges during the period?

No challenge while acquiring the award just congratulatory words, and on me a troublemaker and a tireless Sister because they knew I deserved it

ANN: How was your relationship with the NANDS community?

 At first, I was a member, but I have a positive relationship with my fellow members that continued till now. We do argue but settle in short and move on. I encourage them positively, share experiences, keep them updated of information, etc. I am an easygoing person that welcomes people

ANN; How did you receive the news of your nomination for an Emerging Leader of the Year award?

 I received the award through our NANDS group online where I was complimented and tagged which drew my attention and surprised.

ANN: Where did you see yourself in the next five years as an Emerging Leader?

 I saw myself moving on with my leadership journey, impacting, training others to be leaders, contribute my quota to the community that helped me and as well participate in other leadership activities

ANN: What were your areas of strength and weakness as a person?

My area of weakness is being overburdened but still overcome the burden and learn from them making me more experience and stronger.

ANN: Coping with disability, how does it feel like?

I am a proud Deaf, though it is God's that created us, I am grateful for who I am because I am like an exception among other deafies

ANN; What's your most memorable and proudest moment in life? 

My memorable moment was while serving as Treasurer which gave me the opportunity to showcase my leadership prowess. My proudest moments are when I won as the reigning Queen of Obaruwa and also won as the first elected female president of NADS

I am a proud Deaf, though it is God's that created us, I am grateful for who I am because I am like an exception among other deafies

My memorable moment was while serving as Treasurer which gave me the opportunity to showcase my leadership prowess. My proudest moments are when I won as the reigning Queen of Obaruwa and also won as the first elected female president of NADS 

ANN: Any regret in life?

I don't have any regret.

ANN; How do you define GBV; did you experience any form of Gender Based Violence in campus?

Yes, I experienced GBV when I was aspiring to contest for presidency in NADS. Some people talk negatively that female can't lead, if the girl mistakenly get pregnant won't be a good example, etc

ANN; Any advice to the aspiring young Deaf Ladies?

My advice to aspiring young Deaf ladies interested in leadership is always to participate in voluntarism leadership to showcase their skills, never underestimate their ability, if I can they too can. Never listen to negativities. How I am able to stand till this moment is through positive encouragement from positive role models like my predecessor (Erinosho Qoozim Oluwadamilare) who laid the foundation of my leadership journey and encourage me to widen my horizon, Alhaji Dagbo for his mentorship and fatherly advice, and others too whom I worked with.

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Oyo Disability Right Activist Commends Gov. Makinde Over Special Teachers Recruitment

 

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe 

14th January, 2025

Ibadan, Oyo State-Nigeria. The Governor of Oyo State His Excellency Seyi Makinde has been praised for prioritizing inclusivity in the recent teachers recruitment exercise carried out by his government.

The commendation was announced by a disability right activist and leader Ambassador Oyedeji Olusegun Abayomi who spoke via his social media handle (LinkedIn) and spread on various platforms 

In his comment Aboyemi noted, "Kudos to His Excellency Engr. OluSeyi Abiodun Makinde, Oyo State Governor for fulfilling his promise to employ Special People with Disability both non-teachers and teachers into the active civil services SUBEB and TESCOM in Oyo State"

 "This is a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity and empowering people with disabilities" he said

Aboyemi while praising the Governor's kind gesture to his fellow PWDs also prayed for the beneficiaries to make the most of the once-in-a lifetime opportunity availed to them by the Governor to contribute meaningfully to the development of the society. 

His words, "congratulations to the newly employed individuals! May they make the most of this opportunity and demonstrate exceptional character and work ethic"

"Special appreciation goes to Barrister DG, Oyo State Agency on PWDs, and Hon. Femi Timothy, Executive Assistant to the Governor on PWDs matters, for their tireless efforts in advocating for disability rights and inclusion"

He added, "as a renowned disability rights activist and leader, Ambassador Oyedeji Olusegun Abayomi, my dedication to promoting the welfare and empowerment of people with disabilities is truly commendable. Keep up the fantastic work! Sir"

IMO JONAPWD ELECTION 2025; I am Poised to Serve Selflessly and be the Lone Voice in the wilderness for my people if Elected ~ Hon. Ekwelem chidubem Uzodinma

 

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan Gombe

10th January, 2025

Imo state being one of the vibrant states in the South Easthern part of Nigeria is indeed uniquely blessed with outstanding individuals and personalities past and present that have impacted and continued to impact positively on the majority of Imo PWDs community scattered throughout the state and this has had an admirable effect on the running of JONAPWD's affairs in the state to the extend that  the JONAPWD members believes that such personalities and individuals has been sent by the Almighty God to provide secure to the entire JONAPWD members in the state. 

One of  such outstanding individuals and personalities that has continued to shower the Imo PWDs community with undiluted blessings and abundant good tidings is without doubt, Hon.Ekwelem chidubem Uzodinma,  the forerunner chairmanship aspirant in the upcoming JONAPWD election which is billed to hold tomorrow.  

 Uzodinma, a practicing lawyer who  hails from Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State due to his  uncompromising commitment to providing purposeful leadership to the Imo PWDs community especially members of his clusters,  has merited and earned huge respect, honours and recognition form within and outside the Imo JONAPWD's fold. 

 The  jovial gentleman has over the years proven beyond reasonable doubt that  he is capable of using every available means at his disposal to  shade the sorrowful tears of many PWDs across the the width and breathe of Imo state by putting smile on their faces- this, he has persistently demonstrated through several sustained efforts he had made broker lasting peace and built harmonious relationship with Imolites on many occasions 

" I have been able to use alternative dispute resolution to settle most cases involving PWDs and render help in my own little way" Hon.Uzodinma told the Ability News (ANN)Network correspondent 

Possessed of a chearful, disarming and humble disposition, Hon.  Uzodinma, is deeply convinced that his  calls to serve the Imo PWDs community if elected as chairman is bone out of his longstanding desire to provide selfless servitude to his people by leading them to achieve and realize their full potentials in life. 

Asked to tell the world why he aspire to take the mantle of JONAPWD leadership in the state which by the grace of God the Imo PWDs community are going to entrust him to lead them from  tomorrow,  he said, "my driving force to join the race for the coveted Chairmanship slot is because I realized that my  people have suffered so much been the most vulnerable in the society"

"They are been underrated in all ramifications and because they felt that they do not have a place in the society, most of their potentials dies with them. These are issues i saw and decided to be that lone voice in the wilderness for my people" he noted 

He also said if given the chance to lead the Imo chapter,  his administration will focus in championing innovation to meet the demand for 21st century era. 

" The new things i will bring is to change the old order by restoring its glory and to dignify disability"

"The biggest challenge is to be united, Love one another, provide Selfless service and weed out the beggarly approach and understand that disability inclusivity is a right and not a privilege" 

"My expectations if elected, is to put a deep and lasting smiles on their faces and family" Uzodinma added. 

Hon Uzodinma appears to be enjoying the majority support of the electorates due to his competence, leadership acument, exposure and good interpersonal relationships, a thing that distinguished him out as the most qualified aspirant to man the coveted Chairmanship slot in the tomorrow's election. With Hon Uzodinma as the new chairman,  Imo State JONAPWD is going to experience unprecedented success and development in all aspects of life endeavors, Ability News Network reports.

FLASH BACK; NEW YEAR: FAMILY PUTS SMILE ON FACES OF PWDs STUDENTS IN GOMBE

 

By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan Gombe 30/12/23

As part of series of activities to mark the new year celebrations a memorable one, Prissy Family Talkshow threw a Special party for Students with Disabilities (SWDs) of Special Education Centre, Gombe tagged "Special Program for Children with Special Needs: Embracing Diversity & Celebrating Strengths"

The CEO of the group Mrs Prissy who spoke through her representative Mr. Muhsin Jibo Maigoro,who is also  the co-convener of the event said "PWDs are very important in the society , it's unfortunate that they are seeing roaming the streets begging for alms becouse they are mostly poor and do not have equal opportunity for education" 

"There is an urgent need for proper Support from governments at all levels, cooperate and prominent individuals, private sectors as well as parents" she noted. 

She added, Prissy Family, is very much concerned with the terrible situation of PWDs especially women among them, noting that women with Disabilities (WWDs) has faced an enormous amount of social, economics and educational challenges in their lives. According to  her, such challenges stems from lack of proper medical access, educational deniel, marrital discriminatios, rape etc" 

Stressing the urgent need for more collaborative actions from all quarters, the renowned philontropist noted that " this children need full support from all of us so that they can be able to continue with their academic pursuits, it's high time to engage in fuller cooperation with other development NGOs to provide support to PWDs Students and other vulnerable groups in the society" 

Earlier, the principal of the school Mal Mohammed Ahmed Lawal expressed immense gratitude to the Prissy Family Talkshow for the recognition and Support given to his students.

He enlisted some of the pressing challenges militating against the development of the centre since it's establishment in 2000. 

He said, "due to the limited number of people that are here, may be the messages I want to deliver may not reach the right distinations"

On the myriads of challenges facing the centre, the school administrator noted that "in addition to the lingering educational descrimination already affecting the PWDs Students from within their respective families, , communities and socieies at large, the centre is grapled with more challenges which according to him including the security challenges, lack of potable drinking water, insufficient hostel accommodation, shortage of mattresses, inadequate teaching and non-teaching staff. 

Others include inadequate provision of Medicine in the school clinic and other medical facilities, lack of school library among other challenges. 

On his part, the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Chairman of the centre, Mal Abdulkarim  Abubakar who could not hide his admiration to the CEO of Prissy Family Talkshow, heaped praises and prayers on the CEO for exhibiting uncommon love and affection to the PWDS Students of the centre. 

It was gethered during the occasion, members of the public especially those in the position of authority such government officials, Community and religious leaders, traditional rulers, policy makers, businesses owners, teachers, parents etc were called to action to derive and facilitate the  integration of PWDs in the society 

This clarion call, Ability News Network (ANN) reports was delivered by a representative of Gombe State House of Assembly in person of Hon. Imran Hamza in a call to action speech he  presented to the audience during the talkshow. 

His words, "I am certain that PWDs everywhere they are can contribute meaningfully to the development of their immediate community and society at large if they are given the ample opportunity to do so" 

"I knew of a blind man who repairs car for 20 years, his blindness condition is not a barrier to achieve that" he noted 

He added, "I  therefore call on all well meaning patriotic citizens of Gombe state and the country at large to come together to join ranks with Prissy Family and others to workout modality that would solve the challenges facing PWDs and other vulnerable groups in the society" 

"It's not only when it affect us or our family members that we can act, let's act now, this is the time we all need to act" he reassured. 

The even features some representatives from the academia, Civil Society Organizations(CSOs, Non-governmental Organizations( NGOs) Organization of Persons with Disabilities ( OPDs) representative of the state Ministry of Education (MoE) some members of Persons with Disabilities ( PWDs) Community, parents and media personals.

Yobe State Association of the Deaf Elects New Executives

 

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe

7th January, 2025 

Damaturu, Yobe state - Nigeria. A brand new state executive committee to pilot the affairs of Yobe State Association of the Deaf (YOSAD) has been duly elected

The election which held on Saturday 4th  January 2025 at the premise of Bindigary Primary School, Damaturu, Yobe state has produced  a new crops of leaders under the chairmanship of Idris Dahiru who scored the highest votes casts to replace the immediate past chairman of  YOSAD Abubakar Mohammed who also contested for second mandate after the expiration of his first tenure in office

The election, Ability News Network reports commenced around  12:50pm immediately after the arrival and accreditation of eligible voters who thronged the venue of the election from  all the seventeen (17) local government areas of Yobe state with each LGA allocating five eligible voters (delegates) as enshrined in the YOSAD constitution. 

Voting  ends peacefully without any rancour around 3 :28pm, followed by the official counting of votes which end around 4:15, announcement of results as well as the presentation of certificate of return to the  newly elected Excos by the electoral empire and their swearing in office administered by the North East Association of the Deaf (NEAD)'s President Hon. Bashir Usman kellumi, at exactly 5;05pm. 

Three heads justled for the coveted   Chairmanship slot which  Idris Dahiru easily claimed after polling 75 votes to edge out his two rivals  the immediate past chairman of  YOSAD Abubakar Mohammed who came second with  6 votes ahead of Audu Kasim  who polled just 1 vote in the contest.

In the Vice Chairmanship slot Bangalu Alh Deri was voted Unopposed unlike the Secretary General position where a hot battle ensued between Abubakar Tijjani who narrowly emerged the Winner of the contest with 44 votes against his closest rival Mudansiru Lawan Salihu who smiled home with 39 votes 

While the assistant  Secretary's slot went squarely in favour of Usman Mustapha who equally voted unopposed three persons contested for the Public Relation Officer's position which saw Ali Alh Goni securing 31 votes to claim the slot ahead of the duo of Bamallah Saleh with 28 votes and Ibrahim Alhaji Garba 15 votes cast.

 For the Treasurer's category only four votes seperated the winner Mercy Garba and her closest challenger zannah Suleiman. Mercy Garba smiled home with  40 votes to defeat both Zannah Suleiman who secured  36 votes to come second and Aishatu Usman who came third with  paltring 2 votes to her credit. 

 The position of the Youth Leader was fiercely fought between Almustapha B. Yawudima and Basiru Adamu wich saw Almustapha winning the contest with a slight margin, having securing only two votes above his challenger to set the score at 38 to 36 votes respectively. Just as Aliya Yawudima  secured 64 votes to grab the  Organizing Secretary's slot against Alhassan Garba's 14 votes, Ibrahim Ishaku clinched the Chief Whip slot with 47 votes against Hussaini Musa's 27 votes. 

Elsewhere, in the Auditor's category, Zakariya Abdullahi polled 59 votes to defeat Kolo Abba Kajimaji who came  second with 17 votes. The Sport Director's position was clinched by Audu Garba after securing 44 votes to edge out Mohammed Abdullahi with 31 votes. Similarly Kachallah Fugu grabbed 30 votes to floor Ahmed Buba who managed to get 5 votes and clinch the Zone A Coordinator's slot. Moreover the YOSAD Zone B  coordinator's position goes to Abdullahi Yunusa who polled 10 votes given only 3 votes to his challenger Balarabe Magajin with  7 votes. 

Other YOSAD newly elected executive members who were voted unopposed during the contest were Zarah Usman who emerged the as the new Women Leader, Mohammed Mustapha, Financial Secretary and Saidu Bala, Zone C Coordinator respectively

The five-man Electoral Committee namely: Dahiru Adamu, chairman, Fatima Abubakar member, Salisu Gambo Jajimaji member, Abu Sumayyah member and  Lawan Mustapha - Secretary were praised for soiling their names in the sand of history by putting in their best efforts to organize the second ever election conducted by YOSAD, an election which is adjuged free, credible and fair election by the Election Observers comprising the representative of the Yobe state chapter of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), representative of the Yobe State Ministry of Youth, representative of the  Nigerian National Association of the Dea(NNAD), National Headquarters, Abuja,  ably represented by the President of North East Association of the Deaf (NEAD), Hon. Bashiru Usman kellumi, representatives  of the Nigerian police, Department of State Security( DSS) and Disability Desk Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC

NEW YEAR; Foundation Distributes Palliative to PWDs, Widows and Orphans in Lagos state

  

By Adewale Adeyanju

January 3rd, 2025

Lagos, Nigeria - In a groundbreaking show of uncommon passion and affection to the most vulnerable sagement of the society in Lagos state, coupled with a gigantic humanitarian efforts to make the new year celebration especially a memorable occasion for the downthrodden members of the society in Lagos state. 

The Founder/CEO of Godswheel Foundation - Princess Adeyosola Onasanya Ndidi has organized a free food giveaway for the poor, the vulnerable and less-privileged members of the society including persons with disabilities, widows and the elderly as part of her organization "end of year reach out programme"

The event which held at Image Plaza, Iju road, Fagba, Lagos State on Saturday 31st December, 2024 was organized as an End of the Year Outreach programme which was well attended by members of disability community, the widows and elderly, as participants went home with free food packages meant to help them cushion the effects of current economic challenges and hardships they are currently experiencing due to high costs of foodstuffs in the markets across the nation.

In her speech delivered at the occasion, Ndidi expressed gratitude to God for the year 2024 which just ended and all that God had done for her and her foundation as well as the beneficiaries through her "Outreach programmes" and in their personal lives, she also pray to God that the coming year will bring all fulfillment of purpose.

 She noted"The year 2024, was a very challenging year for a lot of Nigerians, and I want to believe that in all that is happening, it was an eye opener for everyone to have something doing in order to sustain ourselves"

"In the coming year (2025) my foundation is working towards being able to assist more of the physically challenged and the less-privileged around us with empowerment initiatives with the help of God"

 "In view of this I will suggest that we take some requests from people here for the year 2025 so that we can include in our budget for 2025 early" she stated

Recalling events held in the outgone year 2024, she reminisced: "we did some empowerments, accomodations and also our usual free health care for our beneficiaries which have greatly impacted their lives and uplifted some of them. She further mentioned that the foundation sometimes reaches out to partners and sponsors in order to satisfy beneficiaries in various ways.

She therefore prays that, God will help the foundation to meet genuine people who are passionate about helping others who are not in the position to help themselves.

Godswheel Foundation, she stressed, will continue to be a voice for the voiceless.

The highlight of the event is free foods giveaway to the Elderly, widows, persons with disabilities and the needy. Another feature of the events sees many giving their testimonies of various support rendered to them by the Foundation in the past while others wishes and requested for assistance in various ways life struggles and problems that affected them. The Foundation Founder promised to look into their requests and get back after identifying those that her Foundation can support, Ability News Network reports.

NEW YEAR: Philanthropist Tejuosho Doles Out Cash to Persons with Disabilities

  

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe

1st January, 2025

The renowned philanthropist Queen Dr Halimat Adenike Tejuosho has as part of her yearly support to the poor and needy especially the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and other less previlleged members of the society doles out cash to many of them. 

The cash giveaway initiative which started yesterday night was carried out through her Humanitarian foundation known as "Queen Adenike Foundation (QATF) is essentially aimed towards supporting the beneficiaries with something to start the new year with, more especially as the price of essential commodities skyrocketed beyond the reach of the vulnerable ones. 

Many of the giveaway beneficiaries from different clusters of disabiliies groups has from yesterday evening started acknowledging reciepts of the sum of #10, 000 (ten thousand naira) credited to their individual account by the QAT Foundation.

Ability News Network recalls that the CEO/Founder of the QAT Foundation Queen Halimat Adenike Tejuosho had earlier before the 2024 year run out promised to do a giveaway to celebrate the new year and Christmas, the ten thousand naira giveaway she initiated yesterday is an effort towards fulfilment of such promise.

Sample of the disbursement reciepts