The annual International White Cane Day for the Blind
held in Lagos recently 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 activities for the day started off with an Awareness walk from Falomo bridge, Ikoyi which was led by Cobhams Asuquo, Nikki Laoye and the President of the Nigeria Association of the Blind (Lagos State Chapter), Ope Akinola.
The participants included over 100 visually impaired people while traffic was controlled by LASTMA officials.
The
walk stopped 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 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.
See photos from the event below.
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