……… Promises Improved Welfare of Physically Challenged
The Allied Peoples’ Movement APM governorship candidate in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has pledged to sponsor the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration and tutorial fees of the children of a physically challenged father, Mr Abass Idowu Sakiru, from Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state.
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Adekanmbi also promised to offer the children university scholarships to study at any federal government-owned higher institution in Nigeria if they distinguish themselves through excellent academic performance in their WAEC examinations.
The gesture followed an emotional appeal by Sakiru, who had called into a live media chat featuring Adekanmbi on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), where he spoke about the difficulties he faces in providing for his family due to his physical condition, which particularly affects his eyesight.
During the phone-in segment, Sakiru lamented his inability to meet some of his responsibilities as a father, disclosing that financial difficulties prevented him from paying his son’s WAEC registration fee the previous year. He subsequently appealed for assistance to enable his children to register for the forthcoming examination.
Following the broadcast, Sakiru visited Adekanmbi at his campaign office in Jericho, Ibadan, accompanied by one of his twin sons, while the other twin remained at home.
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During the meeting, Adekanmbi personally interacted with the father and his son and immediately directed the necessary arrangements for both children to be registered for the next WAEC examination. He also approved the payment of their tutorial and lesson fees to ensure they receive adequate academic preparation ahead of the examinations.
While expressing sympathy with Sakiru over the challenges associated with his physical condition, Adekanmbi reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of persons living with disabilities, stressing the need to provide them with the necessary support, opportunities and inclusion to live meaningful lives.
He noted that physically challenged citizens should not be deprived of opportunities to achieve their aspirations because of their circumstances, reiterating the position he canvassed during his media engagement over the weekend.
The APC governorship candidate further encouraged the two boys to remain focused on their education, work hard and approach their academic pursuits with determination, irrespective of the challenges confronting their family.
He also extended words of encouragement to the twin brother who was absent from the meeting, urging him not to allow their present circumstances to limit his ambitions.
Adekanmbi assured the children that their academic achievements would attract further support, promising to sponsor their university education at any federal government-owned institution of their choice if they record excellent results in their WAEC examinations.
The intervention underscores the importance of targeted educational support and social inclusion, particularly for vulnerable families facing financial and physical challenges.
The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has pledged to sponsor the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration and tutorial fees of the children of a physically challenged father, Mr. Abass Idowu Sakiru, from Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state.
Adekanmbi also promised to offer the children university scholarships to study at any Federal Government-owned higher institution of their choice in Nigeria if they distinguish themselves through excellent academic performance in their examinations.
The intervention followed an emotional appeal by Sakiru, who had called into a live media chat with Adekanmbi on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), where he narrated the difficulties he faced in providing for his family due to his physical disability, which particularly affects his eyesight.
During the phone-in segment, Sakiru explained that his condition had made it difficult for him to fulfil some of his responsibilities as a father, disclosing that he was unable to pay his son’s WAEC registration fee the previous year.
He subsequently appealed for assistance to enable his children to register for the forthcoming examination and prepare adequately for their academic future.
Following the broadcast, Adekanmbi arranged a meeting with Sakiru at his campaign office in Jericho, Ibadan, where the physically challenged father was accompanied by one of his twin sons, while the other remained at home.
During the meeting, Adekanmbi personally interacted with the father and his son before directing immediate arrangements for the WAEC registration of both children for the 2027 examination. He also approved the payment of their tutorial and lesson fees to support their preparations.
While expressing sympathy with Sakiru over the difficulties associated with his physical condition, Adekanmbi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting persons living with disabilities and ensuring that they have access to opportunities that promote dignity, inclusion and improved living conditions.
He noted that physically challenged citizens deserve attention, encouragement and practical support to enable them to overcome barriers and realise their potential.
Adekanmbi also encouraged the two boys to remain focused on their education, stressing that their present family circumstances should not limit their ambitions or determination to succeed.
He specifically extended words of encouragement to the twin brother who was absent from the meeting, urging both children to remain disciplined, committed and confident as they pursue their academic aspirations.
The scholarship pledge, he added, would provide further support for the boys if they achieve outstanding results in their WAEC examinations, giving them an opportunity to pursue higher education without allowing financial constraints to stand in their way.
