The Lagos State Chairman of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Tolani Ojuri, has called for increased media collaboration in raising awareness about the rights of individuals with albinism in…
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Albinism Association Urges Immediate Action on National Policy Implementation Five Years After Approval
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has intensified its call for the immediate implementation of the National Albinism Policy, a critical framework developed to address the unique challenges of persons…
Veteran actor, Adewale Adeoye, fondly known as Elesho, has recounted the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his birth, which catapulted him to fame from day one. Born an albino to dark-skinned parents,…
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Albinism Awareness: LASODA Advocates For Skin Cancer Prevention In Persons With Condition
Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has charged people with albinism to focus more on preventive tips against skin cancers and other skin diseases by ensuring they protect their…
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Group urges govt to implement policy on inclusive education for PWA
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government to implement the national policy on inclusive education for persons with albinism. In a communiqué signed by Programme Manager…
The General Manager Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has called on everyone in Lagos State to join hands with the government to ensure the protection and…
To advance the inclusion of Persons with Albinism in government’s activities and programs, the Lagos Albinism Awareness Foundation (LAAF), on Saturday, 5th August, called for inclusion of Persons with Albinism…
Arising from the need to commence entrepreneurship development in Akwa Ibom, the state governor, Umo Eno, has recounted his experiences as an entrepreneur. The governor said on one of the…
A leading telco, Airtel Nigeria, has put a spotlight on the rarely discussed struggles associated with living with albinism in the country, featuring Ms Eunice Nwokeocha, a young woman living…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Tuesday, appealed to governor Chukwuma Soludo to make policies for protection of students with albinism against cancer across schools. The State…
Albinism Network Association (ANA) is set to celebrate 2023 UN International Albinism awareness Day in the South West Nigeria. The South West which comprises Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ogun and…
A disability activist, Vivian Ezeonwumelu, has advocated for inclusive education catering for the educational needs of children with albinism. Ezeonwumelu lamented that children with albinism face several educational challenges, negatively…
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Group Calls For Establishment Of Skin Cancer Treatment Centre At Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
By Oni Femi (INN), Ekiti The Executive Director of Disability Not A barrier Initiative, Mr Olajide Funso Benjamin has called on the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji…
The Chairman, The All Rights Foundation (TAF Africa), formerly known as the Albino Foundation , Mr Jake Epelle, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has produced the first governor with…
The Albino Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC) to fulfil its promise to the community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by adequately deploying…