Its Friday the 22nd of November 2014, and all roads lead to The Holliday Inn in Stratford City. My mind had been racing all morning and in the last fortnight I had attended over eight events, The strain from the last few days began to drain my energy, but there was something special about todays event, it was The launch of The Focus Disability Foundation, A Registered Charity in The UK supporting the disabled in Nigeria. I met the Founder (Mr Abiodun Enilara Paseda) for the very first time at The True African Heritage Awards in October and instantly I was overwhelmed with the sense of urgency and humility in his eyes, He was a man on a mission with a unique sense of energy and drive to offer support to disabled communities in Nigeria. Mr Paseda set up The Focus Disability Foundation about three years ago and spent quite a lot of money buying wheel chairs in The UK to send to Nigeria, in his view, the government was not doing enough to invest time, resource and care to disabled communities and Mr Paseda in no time converted his frustration into passion. Part of the Role of the Initiative is also working with disadvantaged people to achieve Real Choice, Independence and Opportunities and to improve the mental, physical and social quality of life of disabled people. In a brief interview with Mr Paseda, it was obvious that making a difference in any community also involved a sense of ownership, a sense of initiative and a daring sense of willingness for thriving Role Models to set the pace for others to follow. The event was supported by great Nigerian Role Models in The UK Community including Mrs Shade Olomu – (The Matron of Focus Disability Foundation, ) Dr Dayo Olomu (Award Winning Presenter and Bestselling Author). Dr Olomu was also The MC for the Day. Others included Chief Bimbo Folayan- Chairman of The Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, Mr Richard Oluyinka (TV and Radio Presenter, Author, Musician and Teacher ), Adebeauty Love – CEO of True African Heritage Awards, Mr Oluseyi Ogunlana- CEO of Fiesta Magazine, Ibitola Adebayo (Author and Senior CRA at Icon ), MC Tunde Bella (Clinical Technician and MC) and many more great people.

Special performances by Gospel Sensation – Dolly P and Jazz Artist – Ben Saxy also spiced up their event with a refreshing force of raw energy LOTS OF DONATIONS were made to FOCUS DISABILITY FOUNDATION on the day to encourage and boost their cause in promoting the disabled in Nigeria.

Mr Dark Zac- CEO of ZIMLINK was also at the event to provide wonderful video and photo footage.

Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez