Disability Group Congratulates Governor Adeleke, Appeals for Welfare Support for Aged Persons with Disabilities

Lagos State — August 17, 2026

An organisation representing people living with disabilities, alongside its patrons and matrons, has congratulated Chief Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, on his re-election to office.

The group expressed its appreciation to Governor Adeleke for the confidence reposed in him by the people of Osun State and prayed that God would grant him wisdom, strength, good health and the grace to continue serving the people successfully.

The organisation also congratulated and appreciated the Ooni of Ife, the Ataoja of Osogbo Land, the Owa of Ijesha Land, the Timi of Ede and other traditional leaders for their roles and prayers towards the peace, progress and development of Osun State.

In a special appeal to the Governor, the organisation drew attention to the difficult living conditions of aged persons with disabilities across Osun State, the South-West and Nigeria at large.

According to the group, it is unfortunate that many elderly persons living with disabilities are compelled to beg on the streets, at bus stops and other public places because they have little or no means of livelihood.

The organisation therefore appealed to Governor Adeleke to consider establishing a comprehensive support programme for vulnerable and aged persons living with disabilities across the state.

It proposed regular welfare assistance, food support, healthcare services, accommodation and a ₦30,000 monthly payroll/support package through their respective local governments, alongside other basic necessities that could help improve their standard of living.

The group noted that such intervention would go a long way towards restoring dignity, improving the quality of life and providing hope for elderly persons living with disabilities who are currently struggling to survive.

The statement was signed by Kehinde Oshilaja on behalf of the organisation.

The patrons and matrons listed in the congratulatory message include Chief Awodiran Agboola, Alhaji Olarewaju Sodiq, Chief Oyeyefa Agboola, Chief Mrs. Funsho Adeogun, Apostolic Mother Olatunbosun, Sheikh Razaq Bello, Alhaji Ibrahim Alaba Oshinaya and Hon. Ganiu Ogunremi Shofolahan.

The organisation once again congratulated Governor Adeleke and wished him a successful, peaceful and impactful tenure in office.