By Kayode Olopade
The President and Coordinator of the Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation, Comrade Kehinde Oshilaja, has called for thorough supervision and transparent disbursement of funds allocated to persons living with disabilities across Nigeria.
Oshilaja made the appeal during a Pre-Ramadan lecture organised by the foundation at the weekend in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, where members gathered to reflect on faith, unity and social responsibility.
He stressed that government allocations meant for people living with disabilities must be properly monitored to ensure they reach the intended beneficiaries.
“It is only when there is proper supervision, accountability and full disbursement of allocations meant for people living with disabilities that the desired impact can be felt among the helpless and vulnerable in our society,” Oshilaja said.
According to him, without effective monitoring mechanisms and feedback systems, government efforts and interventions may not yield meaningful results for the target group.
The foundation, while commending the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his consistency in supporting the welfare of the less-privileged, emphasised the need for sustained oversight to ensure that materials and financial support reach those for whom they are intended.
The event also served as a platform to promote religious harmony as Nigeria prepares for both Ramadan and the Lenten season.
In his exhortation, Sheikh Abu Adisa urged Nigerians to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence, stressing that Christians and Muslims share common values rooted in love and compassion.
“Christians and Muslims are one. We should not fight or kill one another. Instead, we should live together in peace and mutual respect,” he said.
Speaking at the gathering, Mr Oluwole Owolabi, a physically challenged member of the foundation, noted that the coincidence of Ramadan and Lent this year carries a strong spiritual message.
“The fact that Ramadan and Lent are happening at the same time shows that God has a purpose for all of us Christians and Muslims alike,” Owolabi said. “This is a time for reflection, compassion and greater care for the less-privileged and persons living with disabilities.”
The event concluded with prayers for national unity and renewed calls for inclusive policies that prioritise the welfare and dignity of persons living with disabilities across the country.
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