The Katsina Blind Children Intellectual Club (KBCIC) has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the annual International White Cane Safety Day, calling for inclusion, accessibility, dignity and equal opportunities for persons with visual impairments.
Nigerian Post reports that, as part of the commemoration, the organisation urged all stakeholders to intensify efforts towards protecting the rights, dignity, independence and safety of blind and visually impaired persons, while ensuring their full participation in societal activities.
The club extended its message to the Katsina State Government and policymakers, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), politicians, religious leaders, traditional rulers and members of the general public.
This was contained in a statement signed by the President of the Katsina Blind Children Intellectual Club (KBCIC), Comrade Nasir Dauda Yansiliyu, and made available to journalists on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
According to the statement, the white cane symbolises independence, mobility, confidence and freedom for persons living with visual impairments.
The organisation therefore called for collective efforts to build an inclusive society where everyone can move around freely, access education, secure employment, participate in leadership and enjoy equal opportunities without discrimination.
It also emphasised the importance of creating accessible environments for persons with disabilities, promoting inclusive education, providing employment opportunities and respecting the rights of persons with special needs.
The club further stressed that the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society is a fundamental right and responsibility of leadership, rather than an act of charity or goodwill.
It reaffirmed the slogan of disability rights advocates: “Nothing About Us Without Us!”
In conclusion, the club’s president called on the public to work together to eliminate barriers preventing persons with disabilities from achieving their full potential, combat discrimination and build a society that recognises their skills, talents and valuable contributions, particularly those of blind and visually impaired persons.
