11/12/2015 04:01:00 am
This year’s edition of the International White Cane Day for the
Blind was organised in Lagos by the Nigeria Association of the Blind
(Lagos State Chapter) with the support of Nikki Laoye’s Angel 4 Life
Foundation and Old Girls of Queens College, Lagos (1979 set).
The special day set aside to celebrate the strengths and
achievements of the visually impaired held in Ikoyi, Lagos on the 15th
of October, 2015.
Activities for the day started off with an Awareness walk from
Falomo bridge, Ikoyi which was led by visually impaired music genius,
Cobhams Asuquo, popular singer/humanitarian, Nikki Laoye and the
President of the Nigeria Association of the Blind (Lagos State Chapter),
Mr Ope Akinola.
The partcipants included over 100 visually impaired individuals
including Nikki Laoye’s blind adopted brother, Adeola Aina with his wife
and son, students of Kings College, Lagos who were supported by sighted
volunteers and members of the Old Girls Association of Queens College
while traffic was controlled by LASTMA officials.
The walk terminated at Our Saviors Church Hall, Tafawa Balewa
Square where a small reception was held with the provision of free eye
services and checkup center provided by the Nigeria Optometric
Association.
Nikki Laoye was the official MC for the event which comprised of
performances by visually impaired comedian/Wazobia FM OAP, Kenny Black;
Drama Presentation by the students of University of Lagos; interactive
sessions, Networking and the cutting of the White Cane Cake donated by
Angel 4 Life Foundation.
Photography of the entire event was donated by Mr Sam Osobu of Smile Plus Studios.
At the end of the event, The Nigeria Association of the Blind
(Lagos State Chapter) presented Nikki Laoye with a specially designed
Thank You card for her yearly support to their cause.
A further call was made for the public and kind hearted individuals
to assist with the provision of White Guide canes for the visually
impaired and also help to provide employment and assistance for their
proper integration back into the society despite their lack of sight.
For more information, Kindly contact Nikki Laoye’s Angel 4 Life Foundation
M: 08094848096
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