By: Ijeoma Sandra, Nnewi.
The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), has organised the 2025 White Cane Campaign for the blind community in commemoration of the 2025 World Sight Day.
The event, which was held on Saturday, October 18, at the All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha, had in attendance the Managing Director of ANSAA, Mr. Tony Odili Ujubuonu (rpa); members of the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Anambra State Chapter; the CEO of GUO Motors, Chief Godwin Ubaka Okeke (OON); representatives of Tiger Foods Limited; and several other dignitaries.
With the theme “Our Cane, Our Freedom,” this year’s campaign aimed to enlighten the people of Anambra State on the need to support visually impaired persons and assist them in achieving safe and stress-free mobility within and beyond the state.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of ANSAA, Mr. Tony Odili Ujubuonu, described the Annual White Cane Campaign as the agency’s most important and cherished programme, which, according to him, focuses on bringing joy and empowerment to the visually impaired community in the state.
He noted that ANSAA, as an agency empowered by law to regulate and control signage and out-of-home structures, has successfully drawn public attention, Anya Ora, through its billboards and public awareness campaigns.
Ujubuonu further stated that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has remained committed to fulfilling his promise of inclusive governance.
“It is a government for both the rich and the poor, the sighted and the blind. You will agree with me that a lot has been done by the government for the blind and those with special needs in the state,” he said.
He added that Governor Soludo, who is seeking re-election under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), would do even more if given another mandate.
The ANSAA boss appreciated the agency’s partners for their consistent support over the years, noting that their contributions have greatly improved the welfare of the blind community. He revealed that donations are still open to individuals and organisations willing to support the visually impaired.
According to him, based on the needs identified among members of the blind community, the agency distributed 32 white canes, seven typewriters, and 20 reams of A4 paper during the event.
Highlights of the occasion included the presentation of awards, gifts, music performances, and dance displays.