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The Wife of the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has reiterated the commitment of the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration to building an inclusive society where no citizen is left behind.
She gave the assurance at the official flag-off of the Prosthetic Limb Fitting Camp and Empowerment Programme for Persons with Disabilities, held at the Ekiti State Skills Acquisition Centre, New Town, Ado-Ekiti.
Dr. Oyebanji described the initiative as one aimed at restoring dignity, renewing hope, and reinforcing the principle that “every life matters.”
She stressed that the State Government continues to invest in special education, employment opportunities, and disability-focused policies to promote inclusion.
According to her: “The true measure of any society is found in how it treats its most vulnerable. Today, as we fit limbs and extend support to 131 of our brothers and sisters across Ekiti, we are not only restoring mobility but also restoring dreams, weaving resilience into the fabric of our state.”
The First Lady commended a Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., representing Ekiti North I Federal Constituency, for his consistent advocacy and people-centred representation, describing him as a model of empathy and action.
She equally appreciated the Ishk Tolaram Foundation, the Ishk Limb Centre, ALGON Ekiti Chapter, and other partners whose collaboration made the programme possible.
Earlier in his remarks, Hon. Akintunde explained that the initiative, themed “A Day of Hope and Dignity,” was designed to restore mobility, confidence, and opportunities for beneficiaries across the state.
He stated that each of the 131 beneficiaries would receive not only a free prosthetic limb but also a ₦100,000 grant to support entrepreneurship and promote self-reliance.
He further emphasized that his guiding philosophy of “Leaving No One Behind” extends beyond mobility to inclusion, empowerment, and dignity for all.
Goodwill messages were also delivered by the APC Chairman of Oye Local Government, Hon. Ogunsakin Samuel, and his counterpart from Ikole Local Government, Hon. Omotoso Ebenezer.
Both Council Chairmen praised the First Lady and the lawmaker for their efforts, urging citizens to continue supporting them with prayers so that their good works may endure.
Speaking on behalf of Persons With Disabilities, Dr. Ebenezer Ogunlade described the initiative as “life-changing” and a genuine step toward inclusivity
The programme was widely lauded as a landmark intervention in the ongoing effort to build a more inclusive Ekiti where the voices, needs, and aspirations of persons with disabilities are prioritised.
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