Autism: GTCO impacts over 5000 families in 15 years

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has impacted over 5000 families in its autism campaign in the last 15 years. The company’s autism campaign tagged the Orange Ribbon Initiative carried out as its corporate social responsibility (CSR) began in 2009 with the aim to advocate for children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Speaking at the […]

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has impacted over 5000 families in its autism campaign in the last 15 years.

The company’s autism campaign tagged the Orange Ribbon Initiative carried out as its corporate social responsibility (CSR) began in 2009 with the aim to advocate for children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Speaking at the press conference to herald the 15th edition, themed: “Advancing Autism Inclusion,” the bank’s head of communication, Oyinade Adegite, highlighted the activities, saying it is scheduled to be held in Nigeria and Ghana.

According to her, this year’s conference billed to hold from 15th to 16th July reflects the company’s commitments in its campaign to foster awareness and drive lasting, inclusive change.

“For 15 years, the Guaranty Trust Annual Autism Conference has been a leading platform for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, delivering support and empowerment to thousands of individuals with neurodevelopmental differences,” she said.

She emphasized the impact of the conferences on families, saying it has yielded positive outcomes from not just awareness but action.

“Awareness is only the beginning. Real change happens when we take action, ensuring children living with autism are seen, supported, and included at every stage of life. Let us build communities where everyone belongs. Together, we can imagine it. Together, we can create it,” she said.

Dr. Grace Bamgboye, a consultant Speech-Language, stressed that there has been an increase in early intervention, attributing it to the company’s involvement in autism campaigns.

“Parents with children living with autism now bring their children out and not like before they hid those children at home,” she said.