The limitless project in partnership with Procter and Gamble Nigeria was implemented by The Irede Foundation and hosted in one of the inclusive education units in Lagos state, Ikeja Senior and Junior High school.
Lagos State has about 49 inclusive schools and the objective of this project is to give students with hearing impairment the learning experiences they deserve. The Irede Foundation having partnered with Procter and Gamble on this project is set to achieve the project objectives by recruiting teachers to both the Junior and Senior Secondary School, give the inclusive unit a facelift considering it was the only part of the school left out following the general repainting of the school which happened recently, to also talk about hygiene and disability.
The ED of The Irede Foundation in her opening speech stated “Inclusion is at the heart of the work we do at The Irede Foundation and this partnership with P&G is a huge step in the right direction, where we are moving from just having a conversation about issues like these to getting our hands dirty and putting our resources where our dream is.
Limitless Partnership for an Inclusive Society for Children with Disability is our big dream for children living with disabilities in Nigeria, we see a Nigeria where no child is left behind, where no child is denied access to education because of his or her disabilities, a Nigeria that works without limits for everyone.
”Mrs. Mokutima Ajileye, the General Manager of P&G in her opening remark, emphasized the importance of The Limitless Project, the key objectives and also talked about disability and hygiene.
To buttress the points raised on hygiene, Mrs Ajileye, highlighted some of the organization’s products as the P&G team gave out a one-time supply of hygiene and self-care products to all students present.
Mrs. Ajileye further emphasized the organization’s stance on inclusivity and the importance of the Limitless project at a time like this.
She thanked The Irede Foundation for being progressive partners and all the work the foundation does in not just providing limbs for children with disabilities but the active role the organization plays through their advocacy and the very recent launch of The Iredians, a comic book by the foundation which showcases the representation of children with disabilities, which was also given to all students present.
Just before the P&G team painted the inclusive unit of the school, Mrs Chigbu stated that nothing worthwhile can be built alone hence the emphasis on partnerships. Her words: “the journey of inclusion in our society is a long journey. There is a lot of work to do, a lot of lessons to learn and this work is also very urgent. In line with this, we are using this medium to call on individuals, Corporate organizations, civil societies, educational institutions to come together on this long urgent work.
At The Irede Foundation, our door is always open to work with people in creating a Limitless Partnership for an Inclusive Society and we are committed to this cause.
We want to use this opportunity to thank P&G for coming along on this journey, inclusive education is key in achieving an inclusive society, supporting Ikeja Junior & Senior High School with these sign language personnel to support children with hearing impairment is transformative and will change the future for all of us. You have given wings to their dreams to fly and this opportunity will open doors beyond our wildest imagination, a limitless future.
There is however more work to be done, we hope to reach 1,000 children with disabilities in public schools in Nigeria in two years, this is the work we are committed to at The Irede Foundation and partnerships like these ones are vehicle to that future.
”The Irede Foundation (TIF) is a not-for-profit organisation which empowers child amputees to live self-sufficient lives free of social stigmatization through empowerment, education, and encouragement.
The IREDE Foundation was founded in 2012 by Crystal Chigbu, mother of Irede Beulah Chigbu who was born with congenital limb deformity; to assist indigent children living with limb loss gain access to prosthesis that would enable them to live independently. Irede creates conducive learning experiences for students with disabilities.
The limitless project in partnership with Procter and Gamble Nigeria was implemented by The Irede Foundation and hosted in one of the inclusive education units in Lagos state, Ikeja Senior and Junior High school.
Lagos State has about 49 inclusive schools and the objective of this project is to give students with hearing impairment the learning experiences they deserve. The Irede Foundation having partnered with Procter and Gamble on this project is set to achieve the project objectives by recruiting teachers to both the Junior and Senior Secondary School, give the inclusive unit a facelift considering it was the only part of the school left out following the general repainting of the school which happened recently, to also talk about hygiene and disability.
The ED of The Irede Foundation in her opening speech stated “Inclusion is at the heart of the work we do at The Irede Foundation and this partnership with P&G is a huge step in the right direction, where we are moving from just having a aconversation about issues like these to getting our hands dirty and putting our resources where our dream is.
Limitless Partnership for an Inclusive Society for Children with Disability is our big dream for children living with disabilities in Nigeria, we see a Nigeria where no child is left behind, where no child is denied access to education because of his or her disabilities, a Nigeria that works without limits for everyone.
”Mrs. Mokutima Ajileye, the General Manager of P&G in her opening remark, emphasized the importance of The Limitless Project, the key objectives and also talked about disability and hygiene.
To buttress the points raised on hygiene, Mrs Ajileye, highlighted some of the organization’s products as the P&G team gave out a one-time supply of hygiene and self-care products to all students present.
Mrs. Ajileye further emphasized the organization’s stance on inclusivity and the importance of the Limitless project at a time like this.
She thanked The Irede Foundation for being progressive partners and all the work the foundation does in not just providing limbs for children with disabilities but the active role the organization plays through their advocacy and the very recent launch of The Iredians, a comic book by the foundation which showcases the representation of children with disabilities, which was also given to all students present.
Just before the P&G team painted the inclusive unit of the school, Mrs Chigbu stated that nothing worthwhile can be built alone hence the emphasis on partnerships. Her words: “the journey of inclusion in our society is a long journey. There is a lot of work to do, a lot of lessons to learn and this work is also very urgent. In line with this, we are using this medium to call on individuals, Corporate organizations, civil societies, educational institutions to come together on this long urgent work.
At The Irede Foundation, our door is always open to work with people in creating a Limitless Partnership for an Inclusive Society and we are committed to this cause.We want to use this opportunity to thank P&G for coming along on this journey, inclusive education is key in achieving an inclusive society, supporting Ikeja Junior & Senior High School with these sign language personnel to support children with hearing impairment is transformative and will change the future for all of us.
You have given wings to their dreams to fly and this opportunity will open doors beyond our wildest imagination, a limitless future.There is however more work to be done, we hope to reach 1,000 children with disabilities in public schools in Nigeria in two years, this is the work we are committed to at The Irede Foundation and partnerships like these ones are vehicle to that future.
”The Irede Foundation (TIF) is a not-for-profit organisation which empowers child amputees to live self-sufficient lives free of social stigmatization through empowerment, education, and encouragement.
The IREDE Foundation was founded in 2012 by Crystal Chigbu, mother of Irede Beulah Chigbu who was born with congenital limb deformity; to assist indigent children living with limb loss gain access to prosthesis that would enable them to live independently. THE NATION
