Nigeria is set to witness a historic milestone in its disability inclusion journey as Project Enable Africa (PEA) announces the maiden edition of the country’s premier Disability Inclusion Conference, AbilityX 1.0, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos.
The Executive Director of Project Enable Africa, Mr. Olalekan Owonikoko, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Lagos, noting that the conference is designed to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) transition from being mere beneficiaries of inclusion to becoming active architects of an inclusive and innovative African future.
According to Owonikoko, AbilityX 1.0 forms part of activities commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and represents a bold shift from advocacy to practical, transformative action.
“AbilityX is about ensuring persons with disabilities are not just beneficiaries of inclusion but active architects of Africa’s inclusive future,” Owonikoko said.
A Conference Designed for the Future
With the theme “The Future of Disability Inclusion in Nigeria,” AbilityX 1.0 will bring together innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and disability advocates from across Africa. The conference will explore the rapidly evolving intersections between disability, technology, data, and the future of work.
Participants will also engage in discussions showcasing emerging assistive technologies, digital inclusion models, and policy reforms designed to strengthen long-term disability empowerment across Nigeria.
Owonikoko noted that the event will serve as a convergence point for critical thematic focus areas, including:
Financial inclusion
Employability and workforce development
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare and rehabilitation
Inclusive media and communications
Hospitality and service delivery
Data-driven policy reforms
“AbilityX 1.0 will convene leading voices across sectors to catalyse measurable progress toward disability inclusion in Africa,” he added.
High-Level Speakers Set to Headline
The conference will feature a stellar lineup of influential thought leaders across the public and private sectors. Among them are:
Dr. Kola Olugbodi, CEO, Background Check International
Temi Dalley, Group Executive, Human Capital & Corporate Services, Sterling Financial Holdings Company
Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Sports
Oluseun Onigbinde, CEO, BudgiT
Cosmas Okoli, CEO, Mobility Aid and Appliances Research and Development Centre (MAARDEC)
Dipo Adesida, COO, Verdant Zeal Group
Kingsley Ezeocha, Head of Sales & Marketing, Hygeia
Dolapo Agbede, Inclusion and DEI Expert
Tosin Ishola, COO, Lafiami
These experts will share compelling insights and lead transformative dialogues aimed at strengthening systems that empower PWDs to thrive in Nigeria’s fast-changing economic landscape.
Jobberman Nigeria Champions Inclusive Workforce Development
As a strategic partner, Jobberman Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the evolving labour market does not leave persons with disabilities behind.
Speaking on the partnership, Olamide Adeyeye, Country Head of Programmes, Jobberman Nigeria, stated:
“We are excited to partner with Project Enable Africa in advancing inclusion as we collectively reimagine the future of work for marginalised populations, especially persons with disabilities.”
Adeyeye noted that the AbilityX platform represents a significant step in strengthening disability leadership, advancing inclusive employment opportunities, and positioning Nigeria as a continental leader in disability-centered innovation.
A Platform Built for Sustainable Change
AbilityX 1.0 is expected to serve as a launchpad for new collaborations, sustainable inclusion programs, and measurable policy influence that support PWDs across Nigeria.
Stakeholders across government, technology, civil society, the private sector, and international development organizations are expected to participate, making it one of the most impactful events targeted at accelerating disability inclusion in Nigeria and Africa at large.
As Nigeria continues its progress toward a disability-inclusive economy, AbilityX 1.0 signals a new era—one where persons with disabilities are empowered not just to participate, but to lead, shape, and define the systems that affect their lives and futures.
