The Wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has intensified efforts to improve the lives of children living with autism and other special needs through the Foundation’s free medical outreach programme.

The second round of the outreach, organised in collaboration with the Delta State Ministry of Health, took place on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Osubi Secondary School in the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency.

Beneficiaries received free medical consultations, health education, essential medications, 120 bags of rice, 30 wheelchairs, three smart boards, physiotherapy toys, educational devices, and other assistive materials.

Speaking at the event, Deaconess Oborevwori said the initiative was driven by the Foundation’s vision of building a society where every individual is valued regardless of disability or social status.

“Today’s outreach is more than a medical programme. It is a demonstration of love in action. It is a platform for raising awareness about autism and other special needs, providing free healthcare services, supporting families and encouraging communities to embrace inclusion instead of discrimination,” she stated.

She reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to standing with parents and caregivers while advocating for policies and partnerships that would improve the wellbeing of children with special needs across the state.

Deaconess Oborevwori urged governments, traditional institutions, faith-based organisations, healthcare professionals, and families to work together in building an inclusive society.

“Let us replace fear with understanding, prejudice with acceptance and indifference with compassion. Together, we can build communities where every child is celebrated, every family is supported and every individual is given the opportunity to flourish,” she added.

The Director-General of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Barr. Lawrentta Ogbedo, disclosed that the medical outreach would be extended to other parts of the state to reach more families.

The Chairman of Okpe Local Government Council, Hon. Isaiah Esiovwa, commended Deaconess Oborevwori for her consistent support for vulnerable groups, especially children with special needs, and pledged the council’s continued partnership with the Foundation.

Medical experts at the event educated parents and caregivers on autism spectrum disorder, stressing the importance of early diagnosis, regular medical care, and inclusive education.

In a goodwill message, the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, applauded the governor’s wife for her sustained investment in education and support for children with developmental challenges.

A parent of an autistic child, Mrs. Amara Ejofodomi, who received a wheelchair during the outreach, expressed gratitude to Deaconess Oborevwori and the Foundation for bringing free medical care and support directly to vulnerable children at the grassroots level.

The outreach forms part of the You Matter Charity Foundation’s broader healthcare and social intervention programmes aimed at promoting inclusion and ensuring that children living with autism and other special needs receive the care, dignity, and opportunities they deserve across Delta State.