Ayoola Babalola
The Lagos State Government has extended financial assistance and free healthcare to older persons with disabilities and elderly parents still caring for children with disabilities.
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs provided the support on Monday at the 2026 Older Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Caregivers Support Programme, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
According to a statement on Tuesday, the programme targeted two groups facing distinct challenges: older people living with disabilities and ageing parents who continue to bear the responsibility of caring for children with disabilities, even in their later years.
LASODA General Manager Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal said the initiative was designed to address the needs of a population whose challenges are often overlooked.
She said the theme, “Ageing with Dignity,” aimed to highlight the welfare of older persons with disabilities and elderly caregivers.
Beneficiaries received financial assistance and free medical services, including dental
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