05/11/2025
A Birthday Tribute in Action: OllyJ Foundation Empowers PWDs in Agbado Oke-Odo and Mosan Okunola, Honoring Speaker Obasa
By Babajide Lawal-Aromasodu
Media Officer,
OllyJ Care and Empowerment Foundation
5 November, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria –
In a powerful demonstration of compassion and community spirit, the OllyJ Care and Empowerment Foundation has launched a significant empowerment initiative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Agbado Oke-Odo and Mosan Okunola Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The program, which featured the presentation of essential mobility aids to the council chairmen, was staged as a heartfelt philanthropic tribute in honor of the forthcoming birthday of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.
The event underscores a growing wave of enthusiasm among the Speaker's supporters and admirers, who are celebrating his legacy of impactful leadership and grassroots development as his birthday approaches. Rather than mere festivities, this gesture channels admiration into tangible action, directly impacting the lives of the less privileged.
A Gesture Rooted in "Passion For Humanity"
The OllyJ Care and Empowerment Foundation is renowned for its unwavering commitment to social good, driven by its core motto: "Passion For Humanity." This ethos is not merely a slogan but the guiding principle behind all its interventions. The Foundation’s mission is two-fold:
1. To Provide Succour to the Less-Privileged: By addressing the immediate needs of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, orphans, and PWDs, the Foundation offers a critical lifeline, restoring hope and dignity.
2. To Create an Enduring Platform for Achievement: Moving beyond temporary relief, the Foundation empowers individuals with the tools, skills, and resources needed to achieve their life's goals, fostering sustainable independence and self-reliance.
The recent donation of mobility aids is a quintessential example of this philosophy. It provides immediate physical support while breaking down barriers to social and economic participation, thereby creating a pathway for beneficiaries to achieve greater autonomy.
Mobility Aids Presented to Council Chairmen for Community Distribution
In a well-coordinated ceremony, the Foundation formally presented a range of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, walking frames, and crutches, to the executive heads of the two beneficiary councils. This strategic partnership ensures that the resources reach the most vulnerable and verified individuals within the communities.
· In Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, the Council Chairman, Hon. Ishola Abiodun Ejigbadero, received the donation, praising the Foundation for its thoughtful intervention and aligning with the council's own welfare programs.
· In Mosan Okunola LCDA, the Council Chairman, Hon. (Mrs.) Adunni Opeyemi Akindele, gratefully accepted the aids, assuring the Foundation and the community that the items would be distributed judiciously to bring comfort and mobility to deserving PWDs.
Both chairmen commended the OllyJ Foundation for its proactive approach and highlighted the significance of honoring a public servant like the Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa through acts of communal kindness and empowerment.
Transforming Lives, One Mobility Aid at a Time
For the beneficiaries, these mobility aids represent far more than just equipment; they are instruments of freedom. Each wheelchair and walking frame signifies:
· Restored Dignity: The ability to move independently without reliance on others.
· Social Inclusion: Enhanced capacity to participate in community life, access public spaces, and engage in social interactions.
· Unlocked Potential: The removal of a major physical barrier, enabling pursuit of education, vocational training, or livelihood opportunities.
A Tribute to a Legacy of Service
As the countdown to Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa's birthday continues, the enthusiasm of his admirers and supporters finds its most profound expression in initiatives like this. The OllyJ Care and Empowerment Foundation has successfully translated the celebration of a leader's antecedents and achievements into a legacy project that touches lives directly.
This program stands as a testament to the ripple effect of purposeful leadership and the power of a "Passion For Humanity." It is a birthday gift that keeps on giving, empowering PWDs, strengthening communities, and honoring a distinguished statesman through the most powerful medium of all—selfless service to humanity.