Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Digital Inclusion on World Braille Day

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger digital inclusion policies to ensure that persons with visual impairments are not excluded from the country’s growing digital and educational transformation.

Mrs Tinubu made the call to mark World Braille Day, observed annually on January 4, stressing that access to technology, education and information must be inclusive and accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of physical ability.

According to the First Lady, Braille remains a vital tool for literacy, independence and empowerment for persons living with visual impairments, and its relevance must be sustained alongside modern digital innovations.

“As Nigeria advances in technology and education, we must ensure that no one is left behind. Digital platforms, learning tools and public information systems must be designed to accommodate persons with visual impairments,” she said.

She urged government institutions, private sector players and technology developers to prioritise assistive technologies, accessible digital content and inclusive policies that support learning and participation for people with disabilities.

Mrs Tinubu also called for increased awareness and investment in Braille education, teacher training and the provision of learning materials for visually impaired students across the country.

World Braille Day celebrates the importance of Braille as a means of communication and education for blind and visually impaired persons, while also highlighting the need for equal access to information in line with global disability inclusion goals.

The First Lady reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting inclusive education and empowering vulnerable groups as part of national development efforts.