Nigeria is set to establish a new national resource center for people living with sensory impairments, as key stakeholders push for improved inclusion and support for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The initiative is being supported by humanitarian officials, including Bernard Doro and former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Speaking on the importance of the project, Doro emphasised the need to prioritise accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
He said:
“People living with disabilities cannot continue to be ignored in Nigeria.
“We must move towards a future where accessibility is by design, moving away from retrofitting tools towards building universal platforms; digital must be the priority here. Technology should empower individuals to navigate the world on their own terms.”
The proposed centre is expected to provide access to global knowledge, tools, and resources tailored to individuals with sensory impairments.
Founder of Let’s Talk Humanity and pioneer of the project, Fatima Ganduje Abiola-Ajumobi, said the goal is to improve the lives of PWDs in Nigeria.
According to her:
“A national resource center for those with sensory impairment to be able to tap into the international knowledge and the international resources that are available in the parts of the world that are much more developed than us when it comes to special needs.”
Earlier, Abdullahi Ganduje also urged Northern governors and the federal government to invest more in people with disabilities as a way to address the growing issue of street begging.
