By Adedapo Adesanya
In celebration of Workers’ Day, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called for more empowerment and recognition of persons with albinism as well as persons with disabilities in the workplace.
In a statement shared with Business Post, the president of the association, Mrs Bisi Bamishe, emphasised the importance of workers in nation-building and called for more appreciation, respect, and gratitude for workers in all spheres.
“Workers are the lifeblood of every economy and deserve to be celebrated not just on a special day but every day.
“As we commemorate this special Workers’ Day, we use this medium to appreciate our daily heroes who give their all to the progress of the workplace and our darling nation, Nigeria.
“The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), on this special day, advocates for continued engagement, recognition, and fair treatment for all workers,” she said.
“We recognise their roles in society, and it is imperative that we empower workers to be able to access many opportunities needed for self-fulfilment and dignity of human life,” she added.
Mrs Bamishe also used the occasion to charge the Nigerian government to do more for the recognition of persons with albinism (PWAs) so they can contribute to the country’s economy.
“We use this special occasion to call on the Nigerian government across all tiers – federal, state, and local – to recognise persons with albinism (PWAs) as people who can contribute to the socioeconomic fabric of the nation.
“We request equity, fairness, and inclusiveness for our community,” she said.
AAN is the umbrella body of persons with albinism (PWAs). With the vision to attain a fair, secure, and socially inclusive society that empowers members and provides unfettered access to opportunities for self-fulfilment and dignity of human life.
Modupe Gbadeyanka