Lagosians with Disabilities (PWDs) congratulate the former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, as he clocked 57 on Sunday.
Dr. Adebukola Adebayo in a statement released to the press, said that the disability community will forever be grateful to Fashola for ensuring sustainable inclusion in the State during his tenure.
He alluded that Fashola laid the foundation for a disability-inclusive Lagos state when he signed the Lagos state Special People’s Law in June 2011.
He also eulogized Fashola for establishing the Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs (LASODA), and ensured that many PWDs were empowered as well as organisations promoting inclusion.
“BRF as he is fondly called by his admirers empowered lagosians with disabilities by going beyond mere giving of Charity to put in place life-long legal, policy and institutional frameworks to protect and empower people with disabilities..
“Did you know that BRF Supported the overall development of children with disabilities even up to his last days in office as Governor of Lagos state?” he said.
“On 26th May 2015, just 3 days before BRF left office, he ratified the Lagos State Policy on Inclusive Education.
“Meanwhile, BRF, in his typically charitable character, quietly gave support to empower thousands of lagosians with Disabilities and many organizations of and for persons with disabilities.
“So, Your Excellency, please accept the hearty cheers from all lagosians with disabilities who forever remain grateful to you for giving them real and sustainable inclusion in Lagos state.
Happy birthday Sir,” he concluded.
