World Braille Day: Tinubu Calls For Digital Inclusion of The Visually Impaired
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasised the importance of Braille as a vital tool for inclusion, dignity, and independence for blind and visually impaired persons, calling for stronger efforts to bridge the digital accessibility gap.
In a message to mark World Braille Day 2026, observed on January 4, the First Lady said the annual commemoration provides an opportunity to reaffirm national and global commitments to equal access to information, education, and opportunities for persons living with visual impairment.
She warned that as societies rapidly embrace digital transformation, accessibility must remain central to innovation, noting that technological advancement without inclusion could deepen existing inequalities.
According to her, integrating Braille with modern technology is essential to ensuring equal participation in education, employment, and civic life for blind and visually impaired persons.
“Braille, when integrated with technology, guarantees equal access to information, education, and opportunities,” she stated.
The First Lady stressed the need for Nigeria to continue building inclusive environments that allow all citizens to live full and independent lives, while strengthening policies, institutions, and partnerships that empower Nigerians to participate meaningfully in nation-building.
She reaffirmed her commitment to advocacy for persons with disabilities and called on stakeholders in government, the private sector, and civil society to prioritise accessibility and inclusive design in both physical and digital spaces.
World Braille Day is observed annually to raise awareness of Braille as a critical means of communication and a cornerstone of human rights for blind and visually impaired persons.
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