LETSAI
Disability inclusion
in Kogi State
Through Support the Implementation of Disability Law in Kogi State, Nigeria (SIDLIK), LETSAI works with Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM), organisations of persons with disabilities, communities and public institutions to strengthen disability rights, accessibility and participation. The programme runs from January 2026 to December 2028.
WHERE WE WORK
Five local government areas
Lokoja · Okene · Okehi · Dekina · Kabba
SIDLIK combines community engagement, institutional training, accessible communication and economic participation. Persons with disabilities take part in identifying barriers and shaping the response.
SIDLIK · JANUARY–JUNE 2026
Disability inclusion in Kogi State
15
project communities
55
community inclusion committee members trained
30
journalists and media practitioners trained
Reported results from the first six months of SIDLIK. These figures describe separate activities and are not added together as a beneficiary total.
SIDLIK
Institutional training
Representatives of law-enforcement and security agencies took part in a three-day training in August 2026. The sessions addressed disability-law implementation, reasonable accommodation, communication support, referrals and institutional action points.
LETSAI programme photograph · October 2026
SIDLIK
Accessibility of public services
During July–September 2026, LETSAI worked with consultants from the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities and local stakeholders to assess five public facilities. Assessments covered entrances, ramps, doorways, toilets, circulation and signage. Audit findings inform recommendations and planned retrofitting.
LETSAI programme photograph · October 2026
SIDLIK
Self-help groups and community support
The September 2026 activity in Lokoja brought together 35 participants, including 20 persons with disabilities. Training covered group leadership, advocacy, financial literacy, peer support and sustainability. Continued mentoring supports the development of functioning groups.
LETSAI programme photograph · archive
SIDLIK
Public awareness and accessible information
Radio discussions, town halls and journalist training bring disability rights into public debate. Recent participatory workshops also involve organisations of persons with disabilities in developing accessible information and communication materials.
LETSAI programme photograph · October 2026
WORKING ACROSS SECTORS
Inclusion in protection, health and livelihoods
A person facing an inaccessible clinic may also need protection, income support or a community referral. SIDLIK links disability-rights advocacy with public-service access, peer support and economic participation, while LETSAI’s wider programmes address gender-based violence, child rights and mental health.
PROGRAMME PARTNERSHIP
Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM)
SIDLIK is implemented by LETSAI with CBM. Community and institutional engagement includes JONAPWD, KOSODA, KONGONET, public agencies and other disability stakeholders.