By Lanre Oloyede
In recognition of his immense contribution to the service of humanity, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has again been honoured with an Award of Astute Excellence in Humanitarian Service.
According to the organizers, the award, which was given by Skylink Charity Foundation in partnership with Newsday Express Magazine and TV, is usually given to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of Humanitarian and Selfless Community Service.
In his acceptance speech, the Senior Presidential aide appreciated the organizers for the award which he said was an encouragement to do more, while dedicating the award to the 35 million Nigerians with Disabilities.
The SSAP said: “We extend our gratitude to you for this wonderful award. This award is a testimony to our commitment and dedication to the service of humanity. This is what we have been doing and we will continue to do and this award can only spur us to do more.
“I assure you of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the concerns of Persons With Disabilities. Mr President has so much passion for the vulnerables and Persons With Disabilities and that was why he created this office and appointed me to create avenues of opportunities for them and empower them.
“My office is open for collaboration and we are going to partner with you in areas where we can bring development to Persons With Disabilities in our society. I dedicate this award to the 35 million Nigerians with disabilities.”
This award came barely three days after the SSAP got honoured with United States President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award.
The Award, initiated by AmeriCorps, was in recognition and appreciation for Hon. Abba Isa ‘s commitment to strengthen the American nation and communities through volunteer service.
This Award is another addition to the growing catalogue of honours and awards received by the Senior Special Assistant to the President.
Recall that last year, Hon. Abba Isa was honoured with The United States President Joe Biden’s President’s Volunteer Service Multiple Awards in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to Disablity and Women inclusion advocacy nationally and internationally.
The SSAP also bagged a Lifetime Multiple Great Achievements & Legacies Award as Disability/Women Inclusive Global Advocate, Icon, Legend & Champion of Nigeria’s Barriers Breakers of SDGs, 2030 Agenda Heroes & Men of Distinctions.
The Awards, which was presented by Equal Rights for Persons With Disabilities International Inc and FESTAC-USA Inc, was given in commemoration of the 5th year Anniversary of signing into law of the Discrimimation Against Persons with Disabitities (Prohibition)} Act 2018 which comes up on January 23, 2024.
In November, 2023, the Senior Presidential aide won the Inspirational Leader of the year award at the Leadership Excellent Awards (LEEX 2023) organized by Igbere TV.
Same year, he was equally honoured with Disabilty Inclusion and Accessibility Leadership Award in recognition of his enourmous contributions to the struggle that led to the enactment and signing into law of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 by Project Enable Africa.
Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa is a distinguished champion of persons with disabilities with over a decade of experience in local and international advocacy on matters concerning persons with disabilities.
A man with a heart of gold, a strong love for humanity and desire to see the vulnerable and less privileged live a decent life.
