The Women’s Wing of the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) commemorated the 3rd International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 with a vibrant celebration in Lagos, bringing together women leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls with visual impairments. The event was held under the inspiring theme: “IWD 2026: …
The National Youth Wing of the Nigeria Association of the Blind has continued to drive impactful programmes focused on leadership development, education, technology, and empowerment for visually impaired youth across Nigeria between August 2023 and May 2026. Through strategic initiatives, conferences, educational support programmes, and advocacy engagements, the Youth Wing has strengthened inclusion and expanded …
The South-South Zone of the Nigeria Association of the Blind has continued to strengthen organizational unity, democratic governance, and advocacy for blind and visually impaired persons under the leadership of Nkemakonam Ofili. Since assuming office as South-South Zonal Coordinator in June 2023, Nkemakonam Ofili has led several initiatives aimed at improving communication among state chapters, …
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The Education Committee of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, under the leadership of Ibrahim Umar Abdulkarim, has recorded significant milestones in promoting inclusive education, Braille literacy, and accessibility for blind and visually impaired (BVI) persons across Nigeria between November 2024 and May 2026. Since assuming office as Chairman of the Education Committee in November …
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MAJOR CAUSES OF BLINDNESS IN NIGERIA Blindness does not only mean complete loss of sight but also includes those who cannot see properly from a distance of 3 meters and therefore cannot manage their day-to-day activities on their own. Sight preservation is therefore the responsibility of everyone in the community and requires a committed effort …
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Blindness, being the partial or total loss of sight, reduces the ability of a person to carry out some activities. This can manifest in social, economic, academic, and recreational areas, and in many others as well. Reading ink-print, driving a car, detecting currency denominations and other color-based objects, etc., are the most common impediments imposed …
WIPO Awareness Raising Seminar Report The WIPO Awareness Raising Seminar, proudly sponsored by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), was successfully held on February 12, 2024, in Abuja. This important seminar marked the flag-off of a sensitization campaign aimed at promoting awareness on access to knowledge resources for persons who are print disabled. Attendance and …
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Every year on January 4th, the global community comes together to celebrate World Braille Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for people who are blind or visually impaired. Today, the Nigeria Association of the Blind proudly joins the rest of the world in observing …
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The white cane is a long aluminum stick that is universally recognized and accepted as a symbol of blindness as well as a means of mobility for people who are blind. Beyond that, it is a tool of independent living for the blind and partially sighted persons. It was invented by James Biggs of Bristol …
