Nana Oye Bampoe Addo celebrates milestone birthday with acts of kindness

Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) at the Office of the President and respected human rights lawyer and advocate, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, on Thursday commemorated her 60th birthday with a donation to the Dzorwulu Special School, reaffirming her long-standing commitment to inclusion, social justice, and support for persons with disabilities.

Rather than a private celebration with just friends and family, Nana Oye chose to mark this milestone with an act of service, reflecting her belief that leadership and national progress are defined by compassion and responsibility toward the most vulnerable in society.

Authorities at Dzorwulu Special School acknowledged Nana Oye’s consistent commitment to the children through her regular visits and support for their welfare.

Addressing the gathering, Nana Oye described birthdays as moments for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to service, noting that turning 60 had strengthened her resolve to give back, particularly to children living with disabilities.

She underscored the transformative power of education, crediting her personal and professional journey to the opportunities education provided, supported by faith, discipline, and opportunity.

“Investing in education for children with special needs,” she said, “is both a moral responsibility and a national priority.”

The special kids danced with Hon. Oye, performed beautiful choreography for the celebrant and guests, and shared her special moment as she cut the cake with them.

The donation, which included food items such as bags of rice, cooking oil, drinks, and more, as well as an undisclosed cash component, is expected to support teaching and learning and improve students’ welfare.

Explaining her choice of Dzorwulu Special School, Nana Oye commended the institution’s dedication to empowering learners with disabilities and restoring hope through quality education.

She used the occasion to call for sustained national investment in disability inclusion, urging the government, the private sector, civil society, and citizens to work together to remove barriers and expand opportunities.

“Disability has never been an inability,” she said, emphasizing the resilience, talent, and untapped potential of persons living with disabilities.

She also inspected an ultra-modern ICT facility acquired by the school through her influence to enable effective learning and teaching. The ceremony ended with appreciation from school authorities and interactions with students, marking a birthday celebration defined by service and impact.