SIGHTSAVERS TASKS MEDIA ON SOCIAL INCLUSION

By Aminu Garko

Kano, Nov. 5, 2026 ,The media have been urged to prioritise social inclusion and promote the rights of persons living with disabilities in their reportage.

The Country Director of Sightsavers Nigeria, Prof. Joy Shuabu, made the call while addressing participants at a two-day media engagement meeting held at BON Hotel, Lafiagi Road, Kano.

Shuabu commended the participants for honouring the invitation, describing media collaboration as a vital platform for publicising the organisation’s activities and programmes.

In separate presentations, Dr Joshua, Mrs Joy Abu, Mr Ibrahim, Mr Abdul Salam and Mr Musa urged journalists to intensify public enlightenment on the need to promote social inclusion, discourage discrimination against persons with disabilities and ensure their access to education.

The meeting also featured discussions on neglected tropical diseases, achievements recorded so far, challenges and strategies for addressing the diseases.

Participants were further encouraged to promote in-depth reportage on neglected tropical diseases and educate the public on preventive measures.