The foundation, established by Yeye (Dr) Afolashade Shona-Aluko, popularly known as Yeye Bobajiro Oodua, has announced plans to strengthen interventions in healthcare, rehabilitation, inclusive education and economic empowerment.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during a press conference in Lagos ahead of the foundation’s official unveiling and launch.
One of the most encouraging aspects of the initiative is its commitment to supporting children living with cerebral palsy. Through previous health outreach programmes across Lagos State, the foundation has provided beneficiaries with physiotherapy and speech therapy to improve their movement, communication and participation in everyday activities.
For families who struggle to afford continuous rehabilitation, this intervention represents an important opportunity for improved care and a better quality of life.
The foundation has also distributed white canes to persons with visual impairments to improve their mobility and independence. Other previous interventions include training and empowerment programmes for persons with disabilities and vulnerable members of society.
Speaking at the press conference, Shona-Aluko explained that the experiences gained from these activities inspired the establishment of a structured organisation that could reach more people and sustain its humanitarian programmes. She said
The foundation was created on the belief that everyone deserves dignity, respect and equal opportunities, regardless of physical condition, financial situation or social background.
To achieve this vision, the foundation will concentrate on five major areas: healthcare, rehabilitation and assistive support; inclusive education, skills development and livelihood opportunities; protection and advocacy; disability inclusion and social awareness; and partnerships, institutional development and sustainability.
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The organisation also intends to provide vocational training, promote access to assistive devices and advocate stronger protection for vulnerable children, women, older persons and persons with disabilities against abuse, neglect and discrimination.
However, Shona-Aluko acknowledged that achieving these objectives would require collaboration with government institutions, corporate organisations, development agencies, traditional and religious institutions, civil society groups and philanthropists.
She therefore appealed to private organisations to support the foundation through programme sponsorship, technical assistance, capacity building and other forms of partnership.
She also called on government institutions to strengthen policies that protect vulnerable populations and guarantee equal opportunities.
For children who need regular rehabilitation, persons with disabilities seeking independence and families hoping for better opportunities, the foundation’s planned expansion could represent another important step towards a more inclusive society.
