ABUJA — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated sun-protection and self-care items to children with albinism as part of efforts to promote equal and unhindered access to quality and inclusive education in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, presented the items on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, when he received a delegation from the Women and Girls with Albinism Network (WGWAN), alongside parents and children with albinism, during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Gufwan reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities are not denied their right to education because of barriers associated with their conditions.
He stressed that inclusive education is a fundamental right guaranteed under national and international frameworks, adding that the Commission would continue working to dismantle barriers that prevent children with disabilities from fully participating in the education system.
«“We are committed to ensuring that every child with a disability has access to education. There is always ability in disability, and no child should be left behind because of their condition,” Gufwan said.»
He urged children with albinism to remain focused on their studies and assured them that the Commission would continue to support initiatives aimed at improving their educational experience and overall wellbeing.
Earlier, the Executive Director of WGWAN, Miss Constance Onyemaechi, said the delegation’s visit was aimed at establishing a strategic partnership with NCPWD to strengthen inclusive education for children with albinism.
Onyemaechi highlighted WGWAN’s ongoing project in Kurudu Community, Federal Capital Territory, which seeks to strengthen community-based inclusive education for neurodivergent children and children with albinism.
She also appealed to NCPWD to support a proposed workshop for teachers and school administrators by providing technical expertise and resource persons to equip educators with the knowledge and skills required to support learners with diverse needs.
“Every child deserves a learning environment where they are understood, respected, supported, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential,” she said.
Also speaking, the Head of the Assistive Devices and Technology Unit at NCPWD, Dr. Ismail Idris, emphasized the importance of assistive devices and appropriate support in ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate meaningfully in education.
Idris noted that without the necessary support, many learners with disabilities could face barriers that limit their participation and educational opportunities. He also appreciated the ECOWAS Commission for its donation of assistive devices, which has enabled NCPWD to distribute essential resources to persons with disabilities according to identified needs.
The items presented by the NCPWD Executive Secretary included five cartons of sunscreen, 40 wide-brim hats and 40 pairs of UV-protective sleeves.
The NCPWD and WGWAN expressed their commitment to strengthening collaboration towards making inclusive education a practical reality for children and other persons with disabilities across Nigeria.
The Commission further reaffirmed that partnerships with civil society organisations and organisations of persons with disabilities, including WGWAN, remain central to advancing the objectives of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, particularly in education, healthcare and social inclusion.
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