An Ilorin-born visually impaired student in the Department of History and International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Abdulfatai Rofiq, has emerged second in the Quranic Recitation Competition held on Saturday 4, April 2026 in Dutse, Jigawa State.
Orgainzed by the Muslim Association of Visually Impaired of Nigeria (MAVIN), the competition was part of activities marking the 2026 national conference and 20th anniversary of association where new national executives were elected among other activities of the association.
ROYAL NEWS gathered at the well attended gathering where Rofiq was declared second in Braille Recitation Category, MAVIN solicitated partnerships to create employment opportunities and empower visually impaired individuals, thereby reducing reliance on begging and promoting economic inclusion.
The Association stated this in a statement signed to commemorate its two decades of impact.
MAVINβs Amir, Alhaji Abdul-Wasiu Salaudeen, appealed to political parties, particularly the ruling party, to reserve at least ten per cent of political positions at local, state, and federal levels for persons with disabilities.
He described the move as essential for justice, peace, and equality, enabling disabled individuals to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Salaudeen also called for partnerships to create employment opportunities and empowerment programmes to reduce reliance on begging
He further urged the federal government to establish a Ministry of Disability Affairs, saying such a step would bring policymakers closer to the needs of the disabled community.
