Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Nigerian Senate will partner Albinos and other vulnerable groups in the country in a renewed effort to combat stigmatization.
The Senate President made the statement in a meeting with the Albino Foundation in Abuja today.
He said the essence of the meeting was to discuss the discrimination and stigmatization of albinos across the country.
“This afternoon, I met with The Albino Foundation, led by Dr. Douglas Anele to discuss the discrimination and stigmatization of albinos across the country.
“The meeting was aimed at discussing how the Senate can partner with albinos and other vulnerable groups to curb and limit their marginalization in Nigeria.
“I assured the members of the Foundation that this Senate will always defend the rights of albinos and other vulnerable groups.
“You are not alone. You will never be!” the Senate President said after the meeting.
Moving forward, he said the Senate will work to ensure that albinos have the necessary empowerment opportunities, access to education and healthcare services that they need to live productive lives.
“Additionally, once we receive the Bill on the Rights of Albinos that is currently in the House of Representatives, we will act on it immediately in the Senate!” he further stated.