Ekiti State Empowers 100 Persons With Disabilities

On October 5, 2026, a graduation and empowerment ceremony was held at the Skills Acquisition Centre for Persons with Disabilities in Iloku, Ado-Ekiti, where 100 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) completed an intensive training program. This initiative was organized by the Office of Disability Affairs in collaboration with the Office of Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, under the administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.

The training covered various vocational skills, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), tailoring, hairdressing, shoemaking, catering, and hospitality. Each graduate received essential tools and equipment, such as sewing machines, hairdressing equipment, shoemaking tools, and ICT devices, to support their self-reliance and business establishment.

Mr. Oyeniyi Adebayo, Chief of Staff to the governor, emphasized the administration's commitment to improving the lives of PWDs through inclusive governance and programs that foster a sense of belonging for all citizens.