NCC to Launch National Accessible Book Portal for Disabilities
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to establish a National Accessible Book Portal aimed at improving access to books and published works for blind, visually impaired, and print-disabled individuals in Nigeria. Dr. John Asein, the Director-General of the NCC, made this announcement in a statement on October 15, 2026, coinciding with the 2026 White Cane Day, themed “Promoting Independence, Inclusion and Equal Access for Persons Who Are Blind.” The proposed portal will serve as a national platform for identifying and accessing books in accessible formats, supporting collaboration among authors, publishers, libraries, and organizations for persons with disabilities.
The initiative is backed by Section 26 of the Copyright Act, 2022, which aligns with the Marrakesh Treaty principles. Asein emphasized the need to translate legal provisions into practical benefits and called for partnerships with authors and publishers to enhance accessibility in publishing practices.
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