Kwara Celebrates World Albinism Awareness Day, Appeals for Protection of Persons with Albinism

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The Kwara State Government has joined other global communities to commemorate this year's World Albinism Awareness Day, with the theme: “10 Years of Awareness: A Decade of Collective Progress” and appealed to Kwarans to reflect on their roles in advancing dignity, protection, and empowerment for all, irrespective of physical disabilities.

The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, stated this recently, while urging all residents to perceive this year's celebration as a reminder to ensure full protection and inclusion of persons with albinism in the society.

"As the world marks a decade of official global awareness, we urge all Kwarans to reflect on their roles in advancing dignity, protection, and empowerment for all. We must continue to educate our communities, celebrate diversity and protect the rights of those often left behind. Together, we can make Kwara a safer, kinder, and more inclusive place for persons with albinism," she said.

The Commissioner condemned discrimination in any form, against people with albinism, describing it as harmful myths that continue to endanger persons with albinism, especially children and women.

According to her, “Albinism is not a curse and it is not a limitation. It is a genetic condition that deserves understanding, dignity, and equal opportunity. In Kwara, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, we are building a society where every individual, regardless of condition or difference, has a seat at the table and access to their rights.”

"Kwara State has consistently championed inclusion and welfare for all vulnerable groups through the Ministry of Social Development - ongoing efforts include advocacy campaigns in schools and communities to dispel harmful beliefs about albinism; social welfare programmes supporting persons living with disabilities, including those with albinism, and promotion of inclusive education and access to healthcare tailored to the needs of persons with albinism," Hajia Imam added.


Amina Tijani Yusuf,
Assistant Press Secretary,
MOSD.
0806 693 7504

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