Having transformed his disability to celebrity, lead
singer of the Topmost band, Shuga Band, Akin Tofowomo, also known as
Akin Shuga, has convinced fellow underprivilged that their is light after the tunnel, just as he walked the talk of his disability advocacy
initiative, The Shuga Limb Foundation Empowerment Project, “The Gifted
and Talented” recently.
The event, which was held amidst accolades at the Social Place,
Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, attracted socialites and celebrities
who gathered to celebrate and empower people living with disabilities.
The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, Mr Bimbo Ashiru; the wife of the Minister of Power and Housing, Mrs Abimbola Fashola; the chairperson, Lekki British International School, Ms. Biodun Laja; AIG Tunji Alapini (retd), Mr. Wole Okunfulure and artiste, Tosin Martins witnessed the presentation of work tools to talented, but physically disabled people.
Olaitan Keshinro, a physically challenged photographer, received a professional canon camera and photo printer; Jamiu Fatai, a speech impaired fashion designer, got a fully equipped tailoring set, while Tope Akinleye, a physically challenged student and a visual artist, Toma Onu, who paints with her legs, were given scholarship and work tools and a three-month tutelage with a visual art instructor respectively.
Having sponsored the Children’s Day celebration for people living with disability for four consecutive years, Akin said Shuga Limb Foundation will chart a new course in line with the global focus to promote inclusion, access, and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
Shuga, who was recently honoured as one of the icons of ability in disability by the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, reiterated that people living with disabilities (PLDs) must cultivate the mindset of financial independence to aid sustainable livelihood.
However, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, Mr Bimbo Ashiru, called on the government and stakeholders to empower enterprising Nigerians who lack the financial capacity to achieve their dreams and excel in their pursuits.
Special recognition awards were given to media personalities such as Adenike Oyetunde, Engr. Idiat Amusu, art instructor, Michael Oluwatosin, a physically challenged cobbler, Olumide Adegbenro and the legendary Cobhams Asuquo.
The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, Mr Bimbo Ashiru; the wife of the Minister of Power and Housing, Mrs Abimbola Fashola; the chairperson, Lekki British International School, Ms. Biodun Laja; AIG Tunji Alapini (retd), Mr. Wole Okunfulure and artiste, Tosin Martins witnessed the presentation of work tools to talented, but physically disabled people.
Olaitan Keshinro, a physically challenged photographer, received a professional canon camera and photo printer; Jamiu Fatai, a speech impaired fashion designer, got a fully equipped tailoring set, while Tope Akinleye, a physically challenged student and a visual artist, Toma Onu, who paints with her legs, were given scholarship and work tools and a three-month tutelage with a visual art instructor respectively.
Having sponsored the Children’s Day celebration for people living with disability for four consecutive years, Akin said Shuga Limb Foundation will chart a new course in line with the global focus to promote inclusion, access, and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
Shuga, who was recently honoured as one of the icons of ability in disability by the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, reiterated that people living with disabilities (PLDs) must cultivate the mindset of financial independence to aid sustainable livelihood.
However, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, Mr Bimbo Ashiru, called on the government and stakeholders to empower enterprising Nigerians who lack the financial capacity to achieve their dreams and excel in their pursuits.
Special recognition awards were given to media personalities such as Adenike Oyetunde, Engr. Idiat Amusu, art instructor, Michael Oluwatosin, a physically challenged cobbler, Olumide Adegbenro and the legendary Cobhams Asuquo.
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