Unlike the stories of saving the lives of others at personal risks, Rasaq Omolade’s story is inspirational and a true demonstration of with, motivation, and determination to succeed in the face disabilities and against the odds of life.

Born into a poor family, Rasaq Omolade became crippled at a tender age; hence he couldn’t get a formal education. Nevertheless, he motivated himself to acquire skills in shoemaking and other related craft. Rasaq displayed unmatched entrepreneurial drive against the prevalent odds. Such rarity in a society that lacks a support system for handicaps drew the attention of the panel of judges.