Lafarge Africa Trains 100 Persons With Disabilities In Lagos

Lafarge Africa Plc has trained 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in vocational and entrepreneurial skills under its Disability to Ability (D2A) programme in Lagos.

The training, which ended on March 31, 2026, at Sheba Centre, Maryland, was conducted in partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, and chess advocate Tunde Onakoya.

Tagged “Ability Reimagined,” the programme equipped participants with practical skills in laptop and phone repairs, make-up and gele, wig and braids making, and shoe and bag production. Training sessions were held in Ikeja and Ikorodu to enhance accessibility.

The group managing director/chief executive officer of Lafarge Africa, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to inclusion and economic empowerment, adding that it aims to prepare beneficiaries for independence and participation in the workforce.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, commended the programme and urged participants to utilise the skills acquired to build sustainable livelihoods.

Executive secretary of LSETF, Feyisayo Alayande, said the initiative highlights the role of partnerships in promoting inclusive growth and enabling individuals to contribute to the economy.

Also speaking, Lafarge Africa’s Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development, Viola Graham-Douglas, said the D2A programme aligns with the company’s sustainability agenda, which focuses on supporting underserved communities.

One of the beneficiaries, Oluwatosin Savage, said the training improved his skills in phone and laptop repairs, boosting his confidence in handling devices and accessories.