31/12/2025
From the Office of the Acting Chairman, JONAPWD FCT Chapter
Dear Comrades, Stakeholders, and Distinguished Partners,
2025 Year-End Appreciation & Strategic Outlook For 2026
As we bid farewell to 2025 today, December 31st, I find myself reflecting on the journey we have shared with deep gratitude and, above all, under God’s divine guidance. On behalf of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), FCT Chapter, I express my heartfelt appreciation for your prayers, your resilience, and your unwavering support.
When I first addressed you as Acting Chairman on September 27th, 2025, following a difficult period in our chapter’s history, I made a solemn promise: to uphold our Constitution and ensure continuity in our leadership. I stated then that our actions were never a personal fight, but a necessary defense of the laws that protect us all.
Today, we are proud to say we have kept that promise. To our members, stakeholders, and development partners, let the record show: there is no crisis within JONAPWD FCT. We are united, focused, and moving forward.
An African proverb says: "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." We have gone far because of those standing behind and beside us.
* To our Board of Trustees (BOT): You are the true pillars of this movement. We thank you for being our strength, for your constant guidance, and for providing the stability we needed to transition from uncertainty to impact.
* To the National Executive Committee (National Exco): We thank you for the oversight and synergy that keeps our chapter aligned with the national vision. We are grateful for your partnership and will continue to work in harmony.
* To our Cluster Heads: I extend a special thank you for the trust you have placed in our administration. You are the direct link to our members, and your dedication ensures that no cluster is left behind. Thank you for your patience and your tireless advocacy.
* To the Members and Executive Council: I appreciate your hard work and the collaborative spirit you have shown over these last few months. Your commitment to the "JONAPWD FCT First" agenda has made our recent milestones possible.
* To our Media Partners: Specifically The Qualitative Magazine and Inclusive News Network, thank you for always keeping us abreast and ensuring our voices are heard by the public and policymakers.
* To our Development Partners: We extend our profound appreciation to Medicaid Foundation, CBM International, SFHF, DEVATOP, and the Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI). You have been more than just collaborators; you are strategic allies who have provided the technical and support necessary for our transition. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to "Nothing about us, without us."
In just four months, we have translated our promises into reality:
* The 20-Year Breakthrough: We have secured and opened our first-ever official JONAPWD FCT bank account—a victory for transparency and independence.
* Strengthened Partnerships: We have actively partnered with Medicaid, CBM International, INEC FCT, NSCDC FCT, SFHF, DEVATOP, AEA and FCT Women Secretariat and FCT Social Development Secretariat, ensuring our cluster heads are at the table where decisions are made.
Our 2026 Advocacy Mandate: The Road Ahead
As I promised in my first address, we are intensifying our advocacy for equal access. In 2026, we will focus on
1. The FCT Disability Agency & Tax Relief
Our primary focus is structural empowerment. We will not rest until the FCT Agency for Persons with Disabilities is fully established. Furthermore, we will also push for Tax Relief policies for PWDs to ease the current economic burden.
2. We are poised to partner with
Deaf Women Initiative (DWAI) on her project to push for Inclusive Budget for PWD in six area council such as AMAC, Gwagwalada, Bwari, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji and ensure functional Disability Desks and Inclusive budget for PWDs at the grassroots level.
3. We are also push for subsidized healthcare, business capitalization grants, and the 5% employment quota for qualified PWDs across all FCTA departments.
Finally, in my first address, I pledged to be your humble servant. Today, that commitment is stronger than ever. I want to encourage u to continue to draw strength from our shared experiences and work collaboratively to build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come.
Once again, thank you for your trust. Thank you for your support. Together, we are pushing boundaries.
Warm regards and a Happy New Year to you all!
Ayoade Beyioku-Alase
Acting Chairman,
JONAPWD FCT Chapter
