A centre has called on the Federal and State governments to invest in inclusive education, assistive technology, and teacher training for blind students in Nigeria, according to Punch Newspapers. The Centre for Inclusive Education, Access and Development (CIEAD) made this call while launching its Accessible Information and Communication Technology (AICT) initiative in Abuja. The CIEAD’s Director, Dr. Chika Stella Okoli, emphasized the need for the government to prioritize the education of visually impaired students by providing them with the necessary resources and training. Dr. Okoli highlighted that inclusive education is a right and not a privilege, and urged the government to live up to its responsibility to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to receive quality education. The CIEAD’s AICT initiative aims to promote access to information and communication technology for visually impaired students, thereby enhancing their ability to compete effectively in a digital world. This call comes at a time when the Nigerian government is under pressure to improve the education system and ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, have access to quality education. The government has been criticized for neglecting the education of visually impaired students, and this call by the CIEAD is a reminder of the urgent need to address this issue. This story matters to Nigerian readers because it highlights the need for the government to invest in the education of visually impaired students and provide them with the necessary resources and training to compete effectively in a digital world.
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