By Henry Obetta

A non-governmental organisation, Tantita Ambassadors, has launched “Kestin Cares,” an initiative aimed at expanding educational opportunities and discovering talents among physically challenged students in Delta State.

The programme was unveiled in Warri with the distribution of books and school bags to students of Dom-Domingos College and Alderstown School, marking the commencement of what the organisation described as a long-term intervention to promote inclusive education.

Speaking during the launch, the Coordinator of Tantita Ambassadors, Mr Kelvin Kpokpo Djagbo, said the initiative was conceived to ensure that physical disabilities do not become barriers to quality education and personal development.

He said “Kestin Cares is born out of our belief that no physical challenge should limit a child’s right to quality education or self-expression. Today at Dom-Domingos College and Alderstown School, we didn’t just donate books and bags—we came to see, to listen, and to begin the work of identifying and promoting the talents these children carry. Disability is not inability.”

According to Djagbo, beyond providing educational materials, the initiative is designed to identify exceptional abilities among physically challenged students and provide mentorship, training and platforms that will enable them to develop their potential.

He explained that the outreach team engaged with students, teachers and caregivers during the visits to better understand the educational needs of the beneficiaries and identify areas where additional support would be required.

“The objective is not just to provide relief but to create opportunities. Every child deserves the chance to learn, dream and excel regardless of physical limitations. We are committed to nurturing the unique gifts these children possess and helping them realise their full potential,” he added.

Djagbo called on government agencies, corporate organisations, development partners and public-spirited individuals to support the initiative, saying collaborative efforts were needed to extend the programme to more schools across Delta State and other parts of the country.

He noted that partnerships would enable the organisation to provide more educational materials, expand talent development programmes and deepen advocacy for the inclusion of persons living with disabilities.
Tantita Ambassadors is a non-profit organisation focused on social advocacy, community development and the empowerment of vulnerable groups through education, inclusion and capacity-building initiatives.