OLAJIDE FUNSO BENJAMIN

Founder, @DinabiNig; Disability, Human Rights Activist; Gender, Inclusion, Good Governance, SDGs, Social Development Advocates; Web Developer; IT Consultant;

[OLAJIDE FUNSO BENJAMIN @OlajideFunso]

Join me tonight by 7pm on tweet chat @sdgsekitistate as I will be discussing about Goal 10 of the SDGs and our efforts at @DinabiNig so far. A big appreciation to @ekitistategov , @sdgsekitistate and @EhcsciAbimbola for this awesome recognition.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Wow, 4/6 board members of the Ondo State Law Commission as well as Speaker, House of Assembly (represented by Director Legal) attended our One-day Stakeholders forum on disability law and inclusion funded by @DisabRightsFund
The commission pledged to prioritize disability law.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Today, we commenced a 2-Day Technical Meeting on the development of a policy brief on Clime Action and Disability perspective in @ekitistategov under the #EUDEARProgramme and #fundingfairerfutures project by @CBM_Global funded by @EU_Commission and co-funded by #IrishAid .

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Today, we focused more harnessing actionable recommendations for the policy brief on disability inclusive climate action in Ekiti state under the #fundingfairerfutures and #EUDEARProgramme of @CBM funded by @EU_Commission and co-funded by @Irish Aid .

@therealCAN_U
@CBM_Global

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Our team at Disability Not A Barrier Initiative , led by @luverscot and Aderonke Adeleye participated at the Roundtable Meeting focused on advocacy against witch-hunting, ritual killings, and human trafficking organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

At the 2025 Southwest Regional Conference on Improving Regulatory Environment for CSO Operations in Nigeria organized by @Globalrightsng with support from @EU_Commission Union in Nigeria held in Ibadan, Oyo state.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Watch the video of a medical doctor using what we call tactile sign language to communicate with a deaf blind man on his hospital bed with the doctor clearly communicating with him in a language he understands seamlessly.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Are you still wondering what ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE is?
This is what & how it feels to have access to quality healthcare services from an inclusive medical personnel in a disability inclusive health institution.
God bless doctors who are striving daily to make life better for PWDs

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

At the Two-Days Multi-Level Skill and Capacity Building on Forensic Data Collection organized by @Globalrightsng at Rockview Hotel, Abuja. The issue of disability sensitivity in forensic data collection was discussed.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Stella Ikeokwu of Precious Petals speaking on our radio talk show tagged Disability Inclusion in Ondo state on Glow 99.1 FM AKURE with funding from @DisabRightsFund

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

When duty bearers on social protection in Ondo State derived joy in learning sign language interpretation during our recent training workshop with funding from @DisabRightsFund. Thank you Hamed Ayobami Azeez for facilitating the session excellently.

#AccessibleInformationIsKey

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

When duty bearers on social protection in Ondo State derived joy in learning sign language interpretation during our recent training workshop with funding from @DisabRightsFund. Thank you Hamed Ayobami Azeez for facilitating the session excellently.

#AccessibleInformationIsKey

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

We are currently at a two-day Media training for national SSB Tax coalition members organized by @CAPPAfrica held in Lagos.
#NoToSugarSweetendedBeverages

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Chairperson for the Ondo State Agency for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Princess Folashade Arise delivering her goodwill message during the One-Day Public Dialogue meeting on access to quality healthcare services and Inclusive Social Protection in Ondo state

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

And during the Public Dialogue meeting organized by @DinabiNig with funding from @DisabRightsFund, we all spoke with one voice: We want National Disability Act domesticated in Ondo state.

[Mike Duyile @MikeDuyile]

Akure | Wed 23rd April, 2025.
Imagine a society where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of their abilities.
@DinabiNig, with funding support from @DisabRightsFund trained duty bearers in Ondo State on disability inclusive social protection.
Glad to be part of these!

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Today, in commemoration of @DinabiNig 's 6th Anniversary, we recognize and honour Engr. Toyin Ojo, Chairman, Ado Central LGA, a man who have taken the bull by the horn to change the narratives in his LGA by deliberately being inclusive and empathetic to people with disabilities.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Happy 6th Anniversary to all of us at @DinabiNig . Sincere appreciation to our BoT, staff, partners, colleagues and the disability community for their unwaivering support.

Special thanks to @DisabRightsFund for their constant support.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Stakeholders making recommendations during a one day workshop on the development of PWD Needs Assessment towards 2026 budget in @OndoStateOnline organized by @DinabiNig with funding from @DisabRightsFund held at Sunview Hotel, Alagbaka, Akure.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

Needs Assessment Workshop in Akure towards 2026 Budget.

[Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) @DinabiNig]

It was a moment for group work and presentation during the PWDs Needs Assessment Workshop towards Ondo State Government 2026 Budget organized with funding from @DisabRightsFund at Sunview Hotel, Akure.