LASODA Commends LAMATA on Accessibility Support for Persons with Disabilities

The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has commended the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) for the prompt response of its staff and the Agency’s continued interventions in support of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State.

She made this commendation during a courtesy visit on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, to LAMATA’s headquarters in Ojota, Lagos. The visit focused on assessing accessibility compliance, a mission championed by LASODA, the Festus Fajemilo Foundation, and the Down Syndrome Foundation.

While applauding the Agency for the facilities put in place to ensure inclusion in its buses and trains, Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal stated that it would be highly appreciated if dedicated Disability Support Offices could be established within major transport hubs to aid and assist PWDs navigating the system.

According to her, such offices would provide designated spaces where PWDs can make complaints, seek directions, and receive assistance when necessary.

She also offered LASODA’s support in translating information displayed and scrolled across LAMATA’s trains and buses into sign language to ensure that communication is accessible to all, regardless of disability.

Responding, the Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, assured the delegation of the Agency’s unwavering commitment to ensuring high customer satisfaction for all commuters, regardless of disability.

Speaking further on accessibility across LAMATA’s transport services, she noted that the Blue Line rail system is fully accessible to persons with various forms of disabilities.

She urged PWDs to report any cases of abuse or discrimination to uniformed LAMATA officials whenever their rights are violated while using any of the Agency’s transportation services.