Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind to Host Fundraising Ball

The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB) is set to host an Independence Ball and fundraising event on Friday, October 9, at the Shell Zenith Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The funds raised will support the rehabilitation and training of visually impaired adolescents and adults, covering free tuition, accommodation, feeding, and training materials.

The Chairman of the Executive Council of FNSB, Arit Tunde-Imoyo, stated that the organization has been dedicated to empowering visually impaired individuals for over seventy years, providing essential services since its establishment in 1955. The organization aims to equip participants with skills in areas such as computer literacy, Braille reading, mobility training, crafts, and music, facilitating their employment or business establishment.

Tunde-Imoyo highlighted the rising costs of rehabilitation services, noting that it now exceeds N1.5 million annually per trainee. The Independence Ball will also showcase the talents of visually impaired individuals to corporate leaders and philanthropists, challenging societal misconceptions about visual disabilities.