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The MTN Foundation has opened applications for the 20th edition of the MTN Foundation – MUSON Music Scholars Programme. This year’s edition marks 20 years of the Foundation’s partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), one of Nigeria’s longest-running private sector investments in music education.

Since 2006, the partnership has helped over 500 talented young Nigerians access professional music education at the MUSON School of Music. It has nurtured aspiring musicians, removed financial barriers to learning, and contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s creative industry.

Applications opened on Monday, July 20. Young Nigerians who meet the admission requirements and have a passion for music are invited to apply for the fully funded scholarship programme. Successful applicants will receive scholarships covering tuition, books and approved course-related expenses for the duration of their studies.

Speaking on the call for applications, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, said the 20-year partnership reflects the Foundation’s commitment to developing young talent through education. ‘For two decades, our partnership with MUSON has created opportunities for talented young Nigerians to pursue professional music education. We are proud of the impact the programme has made over the years and remain committed to supporting the next generation of musicians as they develop their talent and build rewarding careers.’

The scholarship is open to candidates who meet the admission requirements of the MUSON School of Music. Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria carefully and submit all required documents before the application deadline.

The MTN Foundation MUSON Music Scholars Programme remains a key part of the Foundation’s education portfolio. Through the initiative, the Foundation continues to equip young Nigerians with the skills, discipline and professional training needed to thrive in the music industry. Applications close on Sunday, August 23.

Every rainy season, many Nigerians become familiar with Apollo, which is the local name for conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. The infection often spreads rapidly in schools, offices and other crowded places where people interact closely and use the same facilities.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria or allergies. Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are highly contagious and spread through direct contact with infected eye secretions, contaminated hands and shared objects. Without proper precautions, one infected employee can unknowingly spread the infection to several colleagues.

In this article, Tribune Online highlights practical ways to protect your workplace during the Apollo season.

Practise good hand hygiene

Regular hand washing with soap and clean water is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis. Employees should wash their hands after using shared office equipment, before eating and after touching their faces. Where soap and water are unavailable, hand sanitiser is a good alternative.

Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes

Touching your eyes with unwashed hands increases the risk of transferring viruses or bacteria into the eyes. If your eyes feel irritated, wash your hands before touching them or use a clean tissue instead.

Do not share personal items

Face towels, handkerchiefs, eye drops, cosmetics and other personal items should never be shared. These items can carry infectious eye secretions and easily spread the infection from one person to another.

Disinfect shared surfaces regularly

Frequently touched surfaces such as desks, keyboards, mouse, telephones, door handles and meeting room tables should be cleaned regularly. Routine disinfection reduces the presence of germs that may contribute to the spread of infections in the office.

Encourage sick employees to stay home

Anyone with symptoms such as red eyes, eye discharge, excessive tearing or swollen eyelids should avoid coming to work until they have been properly evaluated by a healthcare professional. Staying home while contagious protects other employees and reduces the likelihood of an office-wide outbreak.

Nigerian media personality and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller’s wedding announcement, urging the young content creators to reconsider decision to get married.

In a video shared on his social media page, VDM questioned whether Peller and Jarvis were ready for marriage, saying they were still young and should carefully think through such a major life decision.

According to him, the pair should prioritise education and personal growth before settling down.

‘Jarvis and Peller, I hope you actually know what you guys are doing because marriage is not a joke or a content creation. You really need to think about this. Peller, you are still a very young boy that needs to be in school not in marriage. Think very well,’ he said.

Borno State Government has released the sum of ?565.7 million to cover the 2026 external examination fees of 28,789 final-year students in public secondary schools across the 27 local government areas of the state.

The disclosure was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, during the symbolic presentation of cheques at the conference hall of the Ministry’s Workhub, Quality Assurance Office, Maiduguri.

The payment covers candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examinations, and the Senior Islamic Studies Examination (SISE).

Lawan Abba Wakilbe explained that the intervention has transformed examination administration in public schools by ensuring students receive their results simultaneously with their counterparts in private institutions.

‘Today, public school students receive their examination results at the same time as their counterparts in private schools, promoting fairness and equal opportunity,’ Lawan Wakilbe said.

He added that Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s administration has continued to ease the financial burden on parents through substantial subsidies for examination registration.

‘The Borno State Government continues to subsidise 75 percent of WASSCE and SISE registration fees, and 70 percent of NABTEB fees, for eligible students in public schools,’ he added.

The Commissioner further disclosed that, for the first time, students of Higher Islamic Colleges are benefiting from the state’s examination fee support through the Senior Islamic Studies Examination (SISE), describing the initiative as another milestone in broadening access to quality education.

According to him, the initiative aligns with Governor Babagana Zulum’s vision of formally integrating the Sangaya education system into Borno’s mainstream education framework, ensuring that every child, irrespective of educational background, has equal opportunity to succeed.

Lawan Abba Wakilbe revealed that since Governor Babagana Zulum assumed office in 2019, the state government has spent ?4.71 billion on external examination fees, benefiting 193,963 students across Borno State.

He noted that the sustained investment has eliminated the long-standing disparity that previously delayed the release of examination results for public school candidates compared to those in private schools.

Speaking on behalf of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Officer-in-Charge of the Maiduguri Office, Dr. A. I. Akanimoh, expressed appreciation to Governor Babagana Zulum for the timely release of funds.

He described the intervention as a reflection of the administration’s unwavering commitment to education, noting that it would enable thousands of students to sit for their examinations without financial constraints.

The highlight of the event was the symbolic presentation of three cheques on behalf of Governor Zulum to the examination bodies: ?558.13 million to WAEC for the 2026 WASSCE registration fees; ?4.58 million to NABTEB for technical examination candidates; and ?3.03 million to the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) for candidates sitting the Senior Islamic Studies Examination.

In a related development, the Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, commissioned and officially handed over the newly completed permanent office of the National Examinations Council (NECO) in Maiduguri.

The ceremony took place at the new NECO office located at Moduganari Junction along the Maiduguri-Jos Road, where the Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe.

Lawan Abba Wakilbe said the facility, donated by the Borno State Government, occupies a 4,500-square-metre site within the premises of the Mustapha Umar El-Kanemi Azhar College and is expected to strengthen examination administration and improve educational service delivery across the state.

The new complex comprises a storey building with eight offices, an examination strong room, a conference hall, ten conveniences, and is fully landscaped and powered by solar energy.

Responding, the NECO Zonal Director, Mrs. Deborah C. Rukop, thanked Governor Zulum for completing and commissioning the permanent NECO State Office after the project had remained abandoned for more than a decade.

‘The completion and commissioning of this permanent office after more than a decade of abandonment is a landmark achievement that will significantly enhance NECO’s operations and service delivery in Borno State,’ she said.

The event was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hajiya Yakaru Mustapha, alongside directors, senior ministry officials and representatives of the various examination bodies.

The Oyo State Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the life imprisonment sentence imposed on three persons convicted in connection with the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the punishment as inadequate despite ruling out an appeal.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, stated this during an interview with journalists in Ibadan following the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Federal High Court sentenced the three convicts to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of concealing information about the masterminds behind the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area.

Reacting to the judgment, Oyelade described the sentence as ‘cold comfort,’ arguing that it did not reflect the severity of the crime and the trauma suffered by the victims, their families and the state.

‘The ruling is cold comfort. We expected capital punishment for the convicts, as that would better reflect the gravity of abducting innocent schoolchildren and teachers,’ he said.

The commissioner maintained that those who concealed information about the kidnappers should bear the same level of responsibility as those who carried out the abduction.

‘It is myopic for anyone to try to create a wedge between the crime of concealment committed by these people and those who actually perpetrated the crime. They are one and the same,’ he added.

Despite the government’s reservations about the judgment, Oyelade said it would not challenge the court’s decision.

‘The government will not be appealing the judgment. While we have our reservations, we respect what the law has said,’ he stated.

He, however, commended the Federal High Court for the speedy hearing and determination of the case, describing it as a positive signal for Nigeria’s justice system and proof that criminal cases can be concluded without undue delay.

Oyelade also called for a review of Nigeria’s anti-terrorism and related criminal laws to ensure stiffer penalties for kidnapping and other security-related offences.

According to him, stronger legislation, backed by swift prosecution and effective enforcement, would serve as a greater deterrent to criminal activities.

The commissioner disclosed that the Oyo State Government worked closely with the Federal Government, security agencies and prosecutors throughout the investigation and prosecution of the case to ensure that those found culpable were brought to justice.

On measures to prevent a recurrence, he said the government had strengthened security around schools through the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, and other security agencies.

‘We are not relaxing. Security around schools has been strengthened through Amotekun and other security agencies. Even where there is no visible physical presence of security personnel in every school, intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms have been enhanced to improve the safety of schools,’ he said.

Oyelade also dismissed claims that the government had abandoned the rescued victims and their families, insisting that support for them has continued.

‘The situation is unfortunate, and we will not drag issues with anybody. I am from Ogbomoso, and Professor Alamu, the husband of the abducted school principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu, is my brother. I can assure you that the state government has been doing everything that needs to be done,’ he said.

The Oriire school abduction, which drew national attention, involved the kidnapping of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area before they were eventually rescued after weeks in captivity. The judgment marks the first convictions secured in connection with the incident.

Ahead of the next general elections, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to its chieftains in Anambra State to bury their individual differences in the larger interest of the party’s electoral fortunes.

Deputy National Chairman (South) of the APC, Dr Ben Nwoye, made the appeal on Thursday while addressing party chieftains from Anambra State at a peace meeting held at Transcorp Hilton at the instance of the APC National Working Committee.

In attendance at the meeting were former elected officials, party elders, women and youth leaders.

Nwoye, who lamented that the party has continued to suffer electoral defeat because of permanent bickering amongst its chieftains, maintained that the time has come to change the narrative in Anambra State.

He said, ‘For too long, some observers have described Anambra APC as a party known for leaderless contests, endless divisions, and missed opportunities. Whether that description is fair or exaggerated, the fact that it is repeated should concern every one of us. It is time to change that narrative. It is time to prove that Anambra APC can produce disciplined leadership, credible organisation, mature negotiation and united electoral action. Anambra is a state of enterprise, intellect, courage and influence.

‘It is a state that has given Nigeria outstanding public servants, business leaders, professionals, innovators and political thinkers. Such a state cannot afford a party chapter that is permanently weakened by internal discord. If our people can build businesses across the world, if they can organise communities with discipline and resilience, then surely, we can also organise a political party with maturity and unity.

‘I therefore call on all political leaders and stakeholders in Anambra APC to rise above narrow camps. Let no one be remembered as the leader who destroyed the house because he could not control the room. Let no one be remembered as the stakeholder who preferred a factional title to collective victory. Let no one be remembered as the member who allowed anger to defeat opportunity. This is the time to rise, unite and rebuild.’

The APC Deputy National Chairman declared that the next general elections provide ample opportunity to the party chieftains in Anambra to put their house in order and dislodge the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

‘The 2027 general election and the next governorship election present great opportunities for our party. But opportunity does not reward disorganisation. ‘Victory will not come because we desire it; victory will come because we prepare for it. It will come because we build functional ward structures, credible local government coordination, disciplined campaign committees, reconciled leaders, motivated members and a message that connects with the needs of the people.

‘Peace building in Anambra State is therefore not an emotional appeal alone; it is an electoral necessity. A reconciled Anambra APC can register voters, mobilise polling units, protect votes, recruit new members, attract respected community influencers, strengthen alliances, communicate the achievements of the APC-led Federal Government, and present credible candidates with confidence.

‘A divided Anambra APC can do none of these effectively.

‘Our duty is to compete and win. We must no longer approach elections merely to participate, negotiate relevance, or explain defeat. ‘We must approach elections as a serious governing party determined to earn the trust of Anambra voters. That requires unity from the state executive to the ward executive; from aspirants to campaign agents; from elders to youth mobilisers; from Abuja stakeholders to community leaders at home.

‘Our party bears the responsibility of supporting and explaining the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope agenda. That responsibility cannot be discharged by a divided state chapter. We cannot convincingly ask Nigerians to trust our national leadership while our local structures are consumed by avoidable conflict. We cannot mobilise for our presidential, national assembly and state assembly candidates if our leaders are speaking in contradictory voices.

‘In unity and cohesive team spirit, we can deliver on the mandate of Mr. President and all our candidates. In unity, we can take the message of reform, growth, security, investment and national renewal to every ward in Anambra State. In unity, we can build a credible bridge between federal opportunities and local expectations. In unity, we can show Anambra voters that APC is not merely a platform for elections, but a vehicle for development, inclusion and progress.

‘Let us remember that candidates do not win alone. They win with structures. They win with volunteers. They win with agents. They win with financiers. They win with community ambassadors. They win with women who mobilise markets, youths who drive digital and physical campaigns, elders who command respect, and ward leaders who know every polling unit. No one faction can provide all these alone. Only a united party can.’

Nwoye, who asked all stakeholders to feel free to ventilate their grievances, assured that his committee has no mandate to apportion blame but to seek lasting peace building.

‘This committee will be guided by the need for win-win recommendations. A lasting resolution must not humiliate any side; it must restore the authority of the party, protect legitimate rights, preserve discipline, and give every genuine stakeholder a pathway to participate constructively. Reconciliation that excludes justice will not last. Justice that ignores healing will not unite. We must therefore pursue both.

‘Teamwork is the strength that turns many voices into one message, many hands into one labour, and many ambitions into one victory.’

‘Our recommendations will consider mechanisms for inclusive consultation; respect for the recognised organs of the party; verification and restoration of legitimate party offices and elected structures where due process was not followed; review of grievances arising from primary election outcomes and candidate substitution claims; withdrawal or de-escalation of avoidable litigation where appropriate; reactivation of internal dispute resolution channels; confidence-building meetings among principal stakeholders; strict observance of fair hearing before disciplinary action; strengthening of ward and local government structures; clear communication from the national leadership; and a timetable for reconciliation, mobilisation and electoral preparation.

‘A win-win outcome means that the party wins first. It means individuals may not get everything they want, but everyone gets a party strong enough to serve their legitimate political aspirations. It means no stakeholder is treated as useless, no leader is encouraged to act above the party, and no member is denied dignity. It means we replace suspicion with structure, bitterness with dialogue, and factional victory with collective success.’

MASSIVE job loss looms in Nigeria’s logistic chain sub-sector following the increasing take-over of logistics jobs by foreign firms at the nations ports and borders, a situation that is threatening employment, encouraging capital flight and posing serious national security risks through massive importation of arms and ammunition at Nigerian ports.

Disclosing this with the Nigerian Tribune exclusively, the former Acting National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Dr. Kayode Farinto, called on the National Assembly to urgently initiate legislation that would reserve critical aspects of Nigeria’s freight forwarding and customs brokerage business for indigenous operators.

According to Mr. Kayode Farinto: ‘Nigeria’s logistics industry has gradually slipped into the hands of foreign interests, leaving indigenous freight forwarders increasingly marginalized, particularly in the handling of project cargoes and customs brokerage services

‘The development calls for urgent legislative intervention similar to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act to ensure that critical components of the logistics value chain are reserved for Nigerians.’

Farinto explained that logistics comprises several interconnected sectors, including transportation planning, cargo booking, documentation, customs clearance, warehousing, cargo handling and customs brokerage.

However, he stressed that customs brokerage and freight forwarding should be protected because of their strategic importance to the nation’s economy and security.

He urged the National Assembly to either enact a new law specifically on indigenous freight forwarding or expand the country’s local content legislation to accommodate customs brokerage and other sensitive areas of the maritime logistics industry.

Such legislation, according to him, would stimulate local participation, create jobs and ensure that wealth generated within the sector remains in the Nigerian economy.

‘If freight forwarding is left in the hands of indigenous Nigerians, it will create employment opportunities and ensure that revenues generated from the business are retained within the country rather than being repatriated abroad,’ he said.

Farinto lamented that foreign firms now dominate the lucrative project cargo segment of the industry, alleging that about 90 per cent of project cargoes entering Nigerian ports are handled by expatriate companies.

He noted that indigenous freight forwarders, who previously played significant roles in handling specialised cargoes, have steadily been edged out by multinational logistics companies.

‘I cannot remember the last time an indigenous freight forwarder handled a major project cargo in Nigeria. Today, almost everything is controlled by foreign companies,’ he said.

He further expressed concern that international shipping companies have expanded beyond their traditional role of transporting cargoes into freight forwarding and customs brokerage, thereby competing directly with Nigerian practitioners.

Citing Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) as an example, Farinto said shipping lines are increasingly offering end-to-end logistics services that have significantly reduced business opportunities available to indigenous freight forwarders.

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced an ex-convict and three other men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of kidnapping and murdering a prominent resident, Chief Emmanuel Ajayi.

The convicts, Jimoh Dele, 57; Ige Adu, 56; Ogunremi Bunmi, 53; and Ayeni Blessing, 32, were convicted by Justice Olalekan Olatawura on charges bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and illegal possession of firearms.

The four had been arraigned before the court on September 1, 2022, over the abduction and killing of Chief Ajayi on May 5, 2022, along the Immigration Office area of Ado-Ekiti.

According to the prosecution, the defendants conspired to kidnap the deceased from his residence before subsequently murdering him.

They were also accused of unlawfully possessing four cut-to-size single-barrel guns and 13 live cartridges recovered during police investigations.

The offences were said to contravene Sections 516A, 3(a) and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Law of Ekiti State, 2012, as well as Section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Prohibition) Act.

Testifying before the court, a police officer attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Sergeant Oladele Ayodeji, narrated how the police received a distress call that Chief Ajayi had been kidnapped by armed men from his residence.

He said that shortly afterwards, another report indicated that the victim had fallen from the boot of the kidnappers’ vehicle and was found critically injured by the roadside near the Immigration Office in Ado-Ekiti.

According to the officer, the victim was rushed to a hospital behind the Immigration Office before being referred to ABUAD Multi-System Hospital, where he later died from the severe injuries sustained.

The prosecution witness further told the court that one of the suspects, Akeem Banjo Adebayo, who allegedly escaped during the operation, was later arrested at a robbery scene in the Ekute area of Ado-Ekiti.

During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to being involved in kidnapping activities and identified Jimoh Dele and Ogunremi Bunmi as members of the gang.

He added that the remaining defendants were subsequently apprehended at different locations, while a search of Jimoh Dele’s residence led to the recovery of four locally-made cut-to-size single-barrel guns, 13 live cartridges and hair attachments concealed inside a sack.

To establish its case, the prosecution, led by Kunle-Shina Adeyemo, called two witnesses and tendered several exhibits, including the defendants’ confessional statements, certificates of compliance, the recovered firearms and ammunition, a video compact disc and the medical report issued by ABUAD Multi-System Hospital.

The defendants testified in their own defence through their counsel, Adeyinka Opaleke and Olugbolaga Sunday, but called no additional witnesses.

Delivering judgment, Justice Olatawura held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge observed that the confessional statements of the first, second and third defendants revealed that they were serial kidnappers, armed robbers and housebreakers, while describing the third defendant, Ogunremi Bunmi, as an ex-convict.

He said: ‘The society will be better off if persons of grave criminal disposition like these heartless defendants are perpetually kept away for good. In any event, the punishments prescribed for the offences are mandatory and leave no room for the exercise of judicial discretion.’

Justice Olatawura sentenced each of the four convicts to 21 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy. On the charge of illegal possession of firearms, Jimoh Dele was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with an option of a ?20,000 fine, while the remaining defendants were discharged and acquitted on that count.

For the offences of kidnapping and murder, however, the court sentenced all four convicts to death by hanging.

‘The sentence of this court upon each of you is that you be hanged by the neck until you are dead. May God have mercy on your souls,’ the judge declared, adding that the prison terms would run concurrently.

Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, D’banj, joined dignitaries at the London Stock Exchange to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Royal African Society by ringing the closing bell.

The entertainer disclosed this in an Instagram post on Friday, where he shared a series of photos from the event and described the occasion as a historic moment.

‘On Wednesday, 22nd of July, history was made. I was invited to the London Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell as we celebrate the 125 years of The Royal African Society,’ he wrote.

D’banj said it was an honour to be part of the celebration, noting that he shared the occasion with several prominent African leaders and business executives.

Among those in attendance were Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew; President of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah; Chairperson of the Royal African Society, Arunma Oteh; Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga; Chief Executive Officer of the Royal African Society, Stella Okuzu; Chief Executive Officer of Funab Group, Dr. Muhammad Ajia; and Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu.

Expressing appreciation, D’banj thanked everyone present, writing, ‘I must greet you all specially and powerfully.’

The closing bell ceremony formed part of activities marking the Royal African Society’s 125th anniversary, celebrating its longstanding commitment to strengthening Africa’s engagement with the global community through business, culture and public policy.

The Bethiez Relief and Empowerment Foundation lit up the Modupe Cole Memorial Treatment and Care Home in Lagos State on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a heartfelt outreach themed ‘Love, Care and Inclusion,’ reaching 476 children and 135 caregivers with essential supplies, gifts, and a powerful message of dignity and belonging.

The event, organised by the Foundation under the leadership of its founder, Ademola Elizabeth Adedayo, brought together volunteers, partners, and well-wishers for a day dedicated to celebrating children living with disabilities and honouring the caregivers who support them daily.

The 476 children at the Care Home went home with notebooks, pencils, crayons, sharpeners, socks, diapers, cartons of sanitary pads, water bottles, and an assortment of clothing materials; practical essentials aimed at easing daily life and supporting their education and wellbeing.

In a gesture that organisers say was long overdue, the Foundation also turned its attention to the 135 caregivers on ground, presenting them with food items, wrappers, shoes, bags, and other essential supplies in appreciation of what the Foundation describes as ‘the incredible care and dedication they provide every day.’

‘For many years, when we talk about disability support, our attention naturally goes to the individuals living with disabilities, and rightly so. But today, we are shining a light on another group of incredible people who are often behind the scenes: the caregivers,’ said Elizabeth, addressing the gathering. ‘The people who wake up every day to provide support, patience, comfort, and strength, sometimes quietly, without recognition. Today, we say: we see you, we appreciate you, and you matter.’

In her keynote address, Elizabeth described the outreach as more than a one-off event, framing it as part of a broader mission to build a community where compassion is demonstrated, not just spoken about.

‘Disability does not define a person’s worth, and caregiving should never go unnoticed,’ she told attendees, thanking partners, volunteers, and supporters whose contributions made the day possible. She expressed hope that the event would spark wider conversations and stronger support systems for differently-abled individuals and the caregivers who stand beside them.

The Bethiez Relief and Empowerment Foundation has, over the years, carried out a series of outreaches dedicated to extending hope, dignity, and support to underserved and often-overlooked communities, with a particular focus on children living with disabilities and the caregivers who support them.

Past interventions include a charity outreach at Agboye Village, Oyo State, which reached over 300 beneficiaries, and a ‘Pad-A-Girl’ initiative at Sabo, Ibadan, Oyo State, which supported over 120 girls. The June 27 event at Modupe Cole Memorial Treatment and Care Home is the latest in this continuing body of work. The Foundation continues to seek partnerships with individuals, corporate sponsors, and grant-making bodies who share its vision of a more inclusive society.

The June 27 outreach adds to the Foundation’s growing track record of community interventions, and organisers say it will not be the last. The Foundation is actively welcoming collaborations, sponsorships, and support to scale its impact to more care homes and communities across Lagos State and beyond.

The Foundation invites media, sponsors, donors, and grant partners to join in sustaining this work of love, care, and inclusion.