The Zonal Director of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan Network Centre, Mr. Taiwo Iterogba, has assured the management of OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach of NTA’s unwavering media support and partnership to promote the organization’s humanitarian activities.
Mr. Iterogba gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the management team of OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach to the NTA Ibadan Network Centre on Thursday. He described the initiative—which focuses on supporting individuals with special needs—as highly commendable and worthy of public encouragement.
The Zonal Director emphasized the importance of fostering total inclusion and reducing stigmatization against persons with disabilities in society.
“The way people relate with persons with special needs deserves more attention,” he said. “The initiative of OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, which focuses on caring for individuals with special needs, is highly commendable.
“We are delighted to receive your team here at NTA Ibadan. As the first television station in Africa, we take corporate social responsibility seriously. We are eager to partner with your organization, given your brilliant and compassionate initiative as a faith-based organization. I assure you of NTA Ibadan’s full media support to help you achieve your goals.”
Mr. Iterogba further stated that NTA Ibadan has several programmes, including Against All Odds, that align with the mission of OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach.
“Our doors are always open to you,” he added. “We are welfarist and first in the area of corporate social responsibility among television stations in Nigeria, we are ready to help you share your vision. Supporting people with special needs is part of our mandate as a public service broadcaster.”
He lauded the management of OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach for their efforts, describing the organization’s work as a “welcome and noble development” in promoting inclusion and compassion in society.
Speaking earlier, the Learning and Development Manager of OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, Mrs Omobola Oludele, expressed gratitude to the NTA Zonal Director for the warm reception and the assurance of collaboration.
Oludele explained that OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach was founded by Mrs. Olufunke Adeloye, inspired by the experiences of her late daughter, Oluwatoyitan Adeloye, who lived with health challenges.
According to her, OAKonsult is a faith-based organization that introduces parents and caregivers to the possibility of living purposeful and fulfilling lives while raising children or young people with disabilities.
“We provide practical support to families, churches, and communities to promote an inclusive, gospel-centered approach to disabilities,” she said.
She noted that the courtesy visit was aimed at strengthening ties with NTA Ibadan and seeking media support from the station to expand public awareness of the organization’s initiatives.
“We are here to partner with you and seek your support in sensitizing the public about our activities. We believe in NTA Ibadan’s reach and influence in helping us achieve our mission of supporting individuals with special needs,” she added.
Oludele expressed optimism that the collaboration would significantly advance OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach’s vision and impact.
Present at the meeting were Engr. Olujimi Gansallo, Deputy Director, Engineering; Mr. Joshua Rimande, Deputy Director, Production Services; Mrs. Kemi Disu, Deputy Director, Marketing; Mrs. Olumuyiwa Adesuyi, Manager, Finance; Mrs. Margaret Obukoadata, Deputy Director, Administration; and Mrs. Funke Ibidamitan, Assistant Director, News.
Also in attendance were Comrade Richard Thomas, Editor of Oodua News Newspaper, Ibadan, and Boluwatife Kehinde, Head of Administration, OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach.
