The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Lagos, has received accessible medical equipment from a British philanthropist in partnership with a Nigerian researcher living in the UK.
For many, the cost of basic living in Nigeria now, the donors believe, might spare little or nothing to cover medical care bills.
“Talking about health couldn't have come at a better time than now considering the economic hardship and despair prevalent in the land,” said Michael Fadeyi, a PhD disability scholar at the University Sussex, during the recent presentation.
The donation—10 accessible(talk back) blood pressure monitors , and three accessible blood sugar monitors—followed accessible laptop distributions and scholarship awards to blind female undergraduates for the 2024.25 session months ago.
“Beginning in 2020, NAB has been blessed by the kindness and generosity of Marlon and his family. Marlon is practically a trustee of this association…. He always asks, ‘What else can we do for your people?’”
In his presentation, Francis Okogwu, director of medical services at DFO Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, advised participants about regular check-ups to stay healthy physically and emotionally. He promised the members free consultation at his facility.
NAB Chairman Lukman Salami appreciated Oliver and Fadeyi for their constant support of the association.
The lawyer charged NAB members to make the best of the opportunity Okogwu provided, and the medical kits the partners just handed the association.
Both donations this year came courtesy of B.O. Foundation for Inclusive Media (BOFIM), an organization promoting inclusion and independence of PWDs in Nigeria.
“We look forward to many more fruitful collaborations and impactful outreach activities that can enhance the overall well-being of persons with disabilities,” said Blessing Oladunjoye, BOFIM’s executive secretary.
