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Foundation seeks govt support for PWD Hajj pilgrims

Foundation seeks govt support for PWD Hajj pilgrims

08:41 am on June 9, 2025
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The Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation has called on President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other governors across Nigeria to prioritise the inclusion of Persons Living With Disabilities in pilgrimage allocations to Hajj and Jerusalem.

The appeal was made during a palliative distribution and get-together held in Lagos at the weekend, to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The event took place at the foundation’s headquarters on Simpson Street, by Ladipo Street, Ebute Meta.

Speaking at the event, the founder, Kehinde Oshilaja, urged national and state leaders to consider reserving at least two pilgrimage slots for people with disabilities.

“We implore our spirit-filled Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his fellow governors across the country, and our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to remember us when allocating pilgrimage slots for Hajj and Jerusalem,” Oshilaja said.

“Among us are Christians, Muslims, and traditional worshippers — some of whom make annual pilgrimages to countries like Brazil and Cuba.

“We are Nigerians too, and we believe your leadership will ensure that our spiritual rights are upheld through inclusion,” he added.

Oshilaja also used the occasion to extend greetings for both Eid-el-Kabir and Democracy Day, while highlighting the pressing economic and healthcare challenges faced by PWDs.

“We are hungry, we are dying — many among us lack access to adequate food and basic healthcare. We appeal to all tiers of government to act with urgency and compassion,” he added.

https://punchng.com/foundation-seeks-govt-support-for-pwd-hajj-pilgrims/
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