FG inaugurates technical committee to review national policy on albinism

The Federal Government has inaugurated a technical committee to
review the national policy on albinism.

The committee is expected to identify issues that need to be
addressed to safeguard the welfare of the people living with
albinism and optimise their participation in national economy.

Albinos are often victims of segregation, stigmatization and
discrimination, fueled by cultural beliefs and misconception.

The Federal Government has however, reiterated its determination
to put an end to stigmatisation which has hindered the progress and
well being of Albinos in the country.

The government has seen the need to review the policy to ensure
it meets international best practices and ensure people with
albinism are well represented in the country.

The Minister of Education Adamu Adamu stated this while
inaugurating the Technical committee for review of the national
policy on Albinism .

The National policy on albinism was adopted in 2012 in response
to violence and discrimination against persons with albinism.

The policy’s objective is to mainstream albinos into diverse
sectors of development.