Special Olympics Nigeria in partnership with Max International Nigeria at the weekend in Lagos secured some health equipment for persons living with intellectual disabilities. The occasion, which was part of the firm’s corporate social responsibility, witnessed an exhibition match between Team Special Olympics Nigeria against Team Max International Nigeria in front of a large gathering of parents of children with special disabilities. Speaking at the event, Mr. Nana Werec-Ampim, who represented the President, Special Olympics Africa, Mr. Charles Nyambe, said, “Special Olympics programmes worldwide have succeeded in changing lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Today, that dream has been extended to us in Nigeria through the generosity of Max International. “Today, they are donating mobile dental and eye equipment with accessories, which will go along way to support our healthy outfit programme.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2019 02:37 UTC