We're Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disablities

Equal Rights For PWDs Are The Fulcrum of Our Mandate

Founded with the legal authority bestowed by His Excellency Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde’s signature on December 3rd, 2022, our agency is empowered to eradicate discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. We are dedicated to safeguarding them from all forms of bias and ensuring equal opportunities in every aspect of societal living, in pursuit of connected purposes across Oyo State.

Our Vision

Our vision is a fully inclusive and accessible Oyo State in which there are adequate support services for persons with disability that enable them to participate in all community activities without discrimination and benefit from the sustainable development programmes of the government.

Our Mission

To design and execute programs/projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders toward meeting an inclusive sustainable development agenda.

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Access Oyo State laws, guidelines and policies upholding disability rights and fostering inclusivity. Get informed, know your rights, responsibility and leverage opportunities made available to you.

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Barr. Ayodele Adekanmbi

Director General

Hon. Timothy O. Sunday

Executive Assistant To The Governor, On PWDs

Mr. Akande O. Mohammed

Coordinating Director

Eradicating disability discrimination, safeguarding rights, and promoting equal opportunities for inclusive thriving in Oyo State.

Guidelines

Issuance of guidelines for the education, social development, and welfare of Persons with Disabilities across the 33 Local Government Areas and 35 Local Council Development Areas of Oyo State.

Collaboration

Collaboration with relevant MDAs or corporate bodies, issuing codes and directives for designing buildings, to make them accessible to and usable by Persons with Disabilities in Oyo State.

Justice

Investigation, prosecution, and sanctioning in appropriate cases, the violation of any of the provisions of the Oyo State PWDs Law without prejudice to an individual’s right to seek redress in court within Oyo State.

Discover our commitment to upholding disability rights and fostering inclusivity. Explore our dedication to fiscal responsibility and supporting opportunities for PWDs in Oyo State.

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