A new National Resource Centre for persons with sensory impairment is set to be established in Nigeria, as stakeholders in the humanitarian and disability inclusion space push for improved support systems for people living with disabilities.
The initiative has received backing from key figures, including the Head of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Bernard Doro, former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and other development partners advocating for greater inclusion.
Push for disability inclusion
Speaking on the project, Doro stressed the need for Nigeria to move away from systems that exclude persons with disabilities, insisting that accessibility must be built into national planning from the start rather than added later.
He noted that technology should play a central role in empowering individuals with disabilities, allowing them to live independently and participate fully in society.
Focus on sensory impairment support
The proposed centre is expected to serve as a hub for people with sensory impairment, providing access to global knowledge, tools, and resources that support specialised care and development.
Fatima Ganduje Abiola-Ajumobi, founder of Let’s Talk Humanity and initiator of the project, said the centre is designed to bridge gaps between Nigeria and more advanced countries in disability support systems.
She explained that the goal is to connect local beneficiaries with international best practices and resources tailored to special needs education and care.
Call for government investment
Earlier, Ganduje had urged Northern governors and the federal government to increase investment in programmes supporting persons with disabilities, warning that neglect contributes to rising cases of begging among vulnerable groups.
Stakeholders say the planned centre represents a step towards more inclusive development policies and improved social support for persons with disabilities across Nigeria.
