The Christ’s Outreach on Disabilities (CODISA) Foundation, in partnership with Google, has trained over 30 visually-impaired individuals—mostly students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG)—on how to effectively use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Android tools to enhance their independence and access to digital services.
Participants included members of the National Association of Visually-Impaired Students (UNILAG Chapter), the Anglo-Nigerian Welfare Association for the Blind, and the Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind.
Speaking at the event, CODISA leader, Prince Olaoluwa Awojoodu, emphasized the goal of the training was to equip participants with the skills to live more independently. “The training focuses specifically on the visually-impaired and how they can effectively use Android devices,” he said.
He noted that CODISA has impacted over 10,000 people with special needs and currently supports 40 disability homes across the country.
Director of Google West Africa, Olumide Balogun, said the initiative aligns with Google Serve, the company’s annual volunteering program. “We’re here to make a meaningful difference by bringing the power of technology to our brothers and sisters,” he said.
Ugochi Agoreyo, Google’s Search Partnerships Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa, led sessions on accessibility tools such as Voice Access, Reading Mode, and TalkBack. She also introduced AI-powered apps like Gemini 2.5 Flash and Gemini Live, which enable visually-impaired users to interact with their phones and environment through voice and camera input.
UNILAG student Olumide Oladimeji described the experience as a dream come true, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to learn directly from Google and develop skills for a possible career in accessibility consulting.
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