By Kayode Olopade
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has concluded the 2026 Empowerment Project for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), themed "Beyond Limits: Building Sustainable and Compliant Enterprises," with the registration of 150 business names through the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and comprehensive business development training aimed at strengthening disability-owned enterprises across Lagos State.
The programme, held at the STO Resource Centre Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, on 3rd August 2026 is designed to equip Persons with Disabilities with the knowledge, skills and resources required to build sustainable, compliant and competitive businesses. The initiative seeks to support PWD entrepreneurs in expanding their enterprises, competing on an equal footing with other business owners, breaking societal stereotypes and raising the standard of disability-owned businesses in Lagos State.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Oke-Osayintolu, stated that the initiative underscores the Lagos State Government's commitment to promoting economic inclusion and entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities.
She explained that, beyond facilitating the registration of participants' businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the programme was designed to provide practical knowledge that would enable beneficiaries to improve the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
According to her, participants will receive training on key areas including entrepreneurial resilience, branding and digital visibility, financial literacy, tax compliance and bookkeeping to enable them build resilient and compliant enterprises.
In her welcome address, the General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, encouraged participants to embrace excellence as the foundation of successful entrepreneurship.
She noted that while attracting customers is important, sustaining a business depends largely on quality service delivery, innovation and the ability to retain customer confidence.
Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal urged participants to build structured businesses, position their products and services strategically, and remain committed to continuous improvement.
She expressed confidence in the ability of entrepreneurs with disabilities to make meaningful contributions to the economic development and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Lagos State, encouraging them to remain bold, resilient and determined to change the narrative through excellence.
Addressing the female participants, she urged women entrepreneurs to protect and grow their businesses through sound financial management, innovation and creativity, stressing that when a woman is economically empowered, families and communities also benefit.
The training sessions were facilitated by Mr. Alani Lateef Adebayo and Mrs. Adetutu Adesanya Ijasan, who took participants through practical modules on branding, digital visibility, financial literacy, bookkeeping, tax compliance and other critical aspects of business development and regulatory compliance. The facilitators also provided practical strategies to help participants build resilient, sustainable and competitive enterprises.
The Empowerment Project forms part of LASODA's continued efforts to promote economic independence, financial inclusion and equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos State through initiatives that foster entrepreneurship, business formalisation and sustainable economic growth.
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