Foundation donates cash to persons with disability in Kwara

On Dec 22, 2023

The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has donated N600,000 to Persons with Disability (PWDs) in Offa and Oyun Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara.

The foundation’s General Coordinator for Offa LGA, Mr Moshood Tewogbola, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Offa on Friday, while speaking on the recent humanitarian activities of the organisation.

Tewogbola said the largesse was to commemorate the International Day of PWDs held on December 9.

He said: “On December 9, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we at MOK Foundation made a donation of N600,000 to the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Offa and Oyun, Kwara chapter. This donation builds on our previous support, which we donated N300,000 for PWDs in Offa and Oyun LGAs.

“On November 18, another N300,000 was given to them that day being a day dedicated globally to celebrate PWDs, which summed up to N600,000.We are committed to empowering this marmarginalised community. Our founder, Mr Muhydeen Okunlola, was represented during the donation by myself and others.” he added.

He said that community solidarity is vital to support organisations that advocate for the rights of disabled individuals.

NAN/Wumi