Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on the nation to deepen its commitment to supporting and empowering persons with disabilities, enabling them to live independently and participate fully in national life.
She made the remarks in her message marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing that a truly inclusive society provides every citizen, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to social and economic life.
Senator Tinubu urged governments at all levels, institutions, and communities to strengthen policies and systems that promote accessibility, social inclusion, and dignity for persons with disabilities.
“The 2025 theme calls for a renewed national commitment to accessibility, empowerment, and the removal of barriers that limit the full participation of people with disabilities,” she said, adding that inclusion is not an act of charity but a critical pillar of sustainable development, social justice, and national cohesion.
The First Lady extended her solidarity to millions of Nigerians living with disabilities, reaffirming the administration’s support for inclusion initiatives and ongoing advocacy to advance their rights and welfare.
