LASODA Demands Tighter Safeguards for Children with Disabilities
Bennett Oghifo The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has warned disability service providers against lapses in the management of residential homes, insisting that the safety, privacy, dignity and
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has called for tighter safeguards for residential homes housing children with disabilities. The agency warned providers to strengthen their safeguarding measures and improve accessibility to ensure the safety, privacy, and dignity of these children are protected. General Manager, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, emphasized that disability inclusion must not be limited to providing basic services but should focus on creating safe, accessible, and dignified environments for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to live, learn, receive care, and participate meaningfully in society.
She specifically highlighted the importance of safeguarding the privacy, dignity, and best interests of children with disabilities, particularly in an age when information can rapidly spread through social media. Oyetunde-Lawal urged providers to comply with the Lagos State Child Rights Law and other applicable child-protection and data-protection requirements, stressing that compliance is crucial to prevent vulnerable individuals from being exposed to practices that could endanger their safety, dignity, or privacy.
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