‘Persons With Disabilities Architects Of Africa’s Future’

The executive director of Project Enable Africa, Mr Olalekan Owonikoko, has said Nigeria’s premier Disability Inclusion Conference, AbilityX 1.0 is about ensuring that persons with disabilities are not just beneficiaries of inclusion but active architects of Africa’s inclusive future.

Owonikoko, who briefed journalists about the forthcoming conference in Lagos, explained that it is part of activities commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, saying AbilityX is a bold shift from advocacy to action.

According to him, the conference, themed “The Future of Disability Inclusion in Nigeria,” is convened by Project Enable Africa (PEA) in partnership with Jobberman Nigeria, and will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos.

“AbilityX is about ensuring persons with disabilities are not just beneficiaries of inclusion but active architects of Africa’s inclusive future.

“This conference will explore the intersection of disability, data, technology, and the future of work, showcasing policy innovations, inclusive digital solutions, and emerging assistive technologies.

“AbilityX 1.0 will convene leading voices across sectors to explore thematic areas that are critical to long-term disability inclusion including financial inclusion, employability, entrepreneurship, healthcare, inclusive media, hospitality, and data-driven policy.”

Speakers include Dr Kola Olugbodi, CEO, Background Check International; Temi Dalley, Group Executive, Human Capital/ Corporate Services, Sterling Financial Holdings Company; Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lagos State; Oluseun Onigbinde, CEO, BudgiT; Cosmas Okoli, CEO, Mobility Aid and Appliances Research and Development Centre (MAARDEC); Dipo Adesida, chief operating officer, Verdant Zeal Group; Kingsley Ezeocha, head of Sales and Marketing at Hygeia; Dolapo Agbede, Inclusion and DEI Expert; Dipo Adesida, COO of Verdant Zeal Group; Tosin Ishola, COO of Lafiami, among other distinguished leaders.

For Jobberman Nigeria, the partnership reflects its commitment to promoting inclusive growth and enabling persons with disabilities to thrive in an evolving labour market.

According to Olamide Adeyeye, Country Head of Programmes at Jobberman, “We are excited to partner with Project Enable Africa in advancing inclusion as we collectively reimagine the future of work for marginalised populations, especially persons with disabilities.

“The AbilityX Conference is set to become an influential platform for driving sustainable partnerships, strengthening disability leadership, and positioning Nigeria as a leader in disability-inclusive innovation.”