The National Association of the blind FCT chapter, has called on the Federal government to make available accessories and materials that can assist visually impaired persons in their daily activities.…
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Visual Impaired Persons Canvass Access to Education, Conducive Environment
The Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo State Chapter yesterday urged governments at all levels to make education free and create a conducive environment for them to move around and…
By Luqmon Balogun The Lagos State government has restated its commitment to inclusive governance where no one is left behind, particularly those who are physically challenged. This comes as it…
Candidates with disabilities have rejected the 2022 National Examination Council ordinary level result on the ground that visually impaired candidates were not taken into consideration in their plan. One of…
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FG plans to integrate eye care treatment into the primary health services
The Federal Ministry of Health says it will integrate the Primary Eye Care (PEC) into the Primary Health Care Services, reach the underserved in remote areas. Prof. Afekhinde Omoti, the…
King’s College Lagos has won the fourth edition of the Bible quiz competition for visually impaired persons organised by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN). The competition, which took place…
Redemption International for the Blind with support from Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) recently distributed Android Phones to some blind people in Jos Nigeria where both NGOs were based. Speaking…
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International recognition received for river blindness milestone in three Nigerian states
A new research paper by Nigerian authors has confirmed the elimination of the disease river blindness in Plateau, Nasarawa and Kaduna states. The paper has been published by the Royal…
As political campaign kicked off across the country, a visually impaired person and the Vice Chairman, Imo chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Mr Clinton…
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Sightsavers expresses concern over high number of eye care needs in Nigeria
With high number of people grappling with poor eye health, an international nonprofit organization, Sightsavers Nigeria, Monday, expressed concern over spiralling number of Nigerians in need of eye care. Sightsavers…
Students with visual disabilities from seven schools will gather at The Apostolic Church, Palmgrove, Lagos on Thursday October 6, 2022, to participate in the annual Bible quiz organised by The…
By Gabriel Ewepu The International nonprofit organization, Sightsavers Nigeria, Saturday, revealed 30 million Nigerians currently living with disability more likely 27 times to go blind. The revelation was made known…
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Blindness: PWDs advocates eye screening before school enrollment to reduce risk
Stakeholders on Wednesday called for eye screening of children before school enrollment to reduce the risk of visual impairment and blindness. They made the call during the closing of the…
By Sodiq Omolaoye The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the newly revised Copyright Bill to remove legal barriers for persons with…
The Chief Executive Officer of Sightsavers International, Dr Caroline Harper, says the organisation is very close to eliminating trachoma disease in Nigeria. Harper disclosed this at a breakfast round table…