Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Digital Inclusion on World Braille Day

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger digital inclusion policies to ensure that persons with visual impairments are not left behind in the country’s digital and educational advancement.

Mrs Tinubu made the call on World Braille Day, stressing the need for equal access to information, education, and digital tools for the visually impaired. She described Braille as a powerful tool that empowers millions of blind and visually impaired people to read, learn, and live independently.

According to the First Lady, true inclusion goes beyond awareness and sympathy, requiring deliberate investment in accessible digital technologies, assistive devices, and inclusive learning platforms that support Braille literacy and other adaptive solutions.

She noted that in an increasingly digital world, barriers faced by visually impaired persons must be addressed through policy, innovation, and collaboration between government, private sector players, and civil society organisations.

Mrs Tinubu urged stakeholders to prioritise accessible digital content, inclusive education systems, and capacity-building programmes that will allow persons living with visual impairments to fully participate in national development.

She also reaffirmed her commitment to promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities, emphasizing that no society can truly progress if a segment of its population is excluded from education, technology, and access to information.

World Braille Day is observed annually to celebrate the importance of Braille as a means of communication and education for blind and visually impaired people across the world.