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ABOUT LASODA
Protecting rights, advancing inclusion, and coordinating support across Lagos State.
LASODA exists to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities through law, advocacy, coordination, and practical support that expands access and opportunity.
2011
LSSPL established LASODA
2012
Governing Board inaugurated
19
Functions under the Law
1
Commitment to equal rights and opportunity
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs was created to turn disability rights into visible public action.
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs [LASODA] was established by the Lagos State Special People’s Law [LSSPL] of June 2011. The Governing Board was inaugurated by the Executive Governor of Lagos State on the 9th of July 2012 and charged with implementing the Law.
The Law seeks to uphold the rights of all persons with any form of disability [PWDs] in Lagos State by safeguarding them against all forms of discrimination and giving them equal rights and opportunities.
- Rights protection and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities.
- Coordination of policy, data, welfare, advocacy, and inclusive access.
- Support for equal participation in education, public life, and opportunity.
VALUES AND GOALS
The principles and priorities guiding LASODA’s work.
Core Values
- Treat people right. Everyone, including staff, deserves dignity and respect.
- Offer value to everyone and leave no one behind.
- Stay open to ideas. We listen and remain accessible to the public.
- Act on time because every issue affecting a person with disability matters.
- Foster synergy and sustain collaboration across sectors.
Critical Goals
Generate knowledge that drives change.
Expand possibilities through workforce programs and community engagement.
Build a strong national narrative on disability.
Foster a high-performance disability agency.
Collaborate with MDAs to support inclusive education, health, and SDG delivery in Lagos State.
Provide enterprise-driven solutions and value-added service.
Synergize with the private sector.
ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE
LASODA safeguards inclusion through 19 practical functions defined by law.
LASODA was established to safeguard people with disability against discrimination and equalise opportunity across every area of life in society.
01
Issue guidelines for the education, social development, and welfare of persons with disability.
02
Collaborate with ministries, parastatals, and corporate bodies to ensure accessible and usable buildings.
03
Receive complaints from persons with disability on violations of their rights.
04
Investigate, prosecute, and sanction violations of the Law where appropriate.
05
Register and coordinate associations of persons with disability.
06
Re-orient and educate the public on the right attitude toward persons with disability.
07
Collect and collate data on persons with disability for proper government planning.
08
Issue directives and guidelines to relevant authorities on special sports.
09
Issue directives and guidelines to special schools for persons with disability.
10
Issue directives and guidelines on all manner of disabilities and preventive or curative exercises.
11
Actualise the enjoyment of all rights contained in the Law by persons with disability.
12
Issue and revoke certificates of disability, whether temporary or permanent.
13
Establish and promote schools, vocational centres, and rehabilitation centres.
14
Liaise with ministries and agencies so disability interests are considered in policies and programmes.
15
Keep and update a register and database of persons with disability.
16
Liaise with other countries and international organisations to bridge gaps in best practice.
17
Design and issue customised insignias for use at parking lots.
18
Lead advocacy and public enlightenment on empathy and inclusion.
19
Ensure compliance with all provisions of the Lagos State Special People’s Law.
WORKING FOR INCLUSION
From advocacy to access, LASODA’s mandate is built around practical inclusion.
The Office works with communities, institutions, ministries, and stakeholders to make Lagos more accessible, more responsive, and more equitable for persons with disabilities.
Advocacy and public enlightenment
Database, registration, and coordination
Education, welfare, and compliance support
