The Osun State Government says it has initiated a humanitarian programme to provide free artificial limbs for 1,000 amputees in the state.
- +Osun to provide free artificial limbs for 1,000 amputees
The initiative was disclosed in a statement posted on the state government’s official X handle on Sunday.
The initiative was disclosed in a statement posted on the state government’s official X handle on Sunday.
“The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has initiated a large-scale humanitarian programme aimed at providing artificial limbs for 1,000 amputees in the state,” the statement read.
The Special Adviser on Special Needs to the Governor, Kamil Aransi, while announcing the programme on Friday, said it is being implemented to restore mobility and dignity to beneficiaries across the state.
He said Adeleke is the first governor in the state’s history to provide free artificial limbs for amputees.
According to him, the intervention aligns with the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Law, 2024, signed on June 10, 2024, which guarantees key rights and benefits for persons with disabilities, including access to free health insurance.
“The first phase, the Measurement and Assessment Camp, runs from May 7 to May 9, 2026, at the SOB Conference and Events Centre, starting at 7:30 a.m. daily.
“Beneficiaries will receive detailed medical assessments to determine the prosthetic limb best suited to their needs,” Aransi said.
He urged prospective beneficiaries to register and schedule appointments by calling or texting 08038044318 or 08137991959, adding that walk-in access will not be allowed.
Aransi also disclosed that fittings would be conducted by accredited professionals in the following month, with follow-up support to ensure proper functionality of the prosthetic limbs.
“This intervention aligns with our broader agenda to strengthen support systems for persons living with disabilities,” Aransi said.
“The initiative also complements ongoing reforms to expand healthcare access, promote dignity, and ensure vulnerable residents are not left behind,” he added.
