Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged citizens to be more considerate to people living with autism.
She gave the admonition today to commemorate the 2025 World Autism Day with the theme, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.
She said all they need is better care and social inclusion, especially in their educational pursuit, employment opportunities among others.
“On this World Autism Awareness Day 2025, I join millions around the world in recognizing and celebrating the incredible potential and skills of individuals living with the Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD)
“This year’s theme, ‘Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” reminds us that being considerate of people living with autism is not just a moral responsibility but a vital pillar of sustainable development,” she said.
She further frowned at those discriminating people living with autism and advised that opportunities be given to patients of Autism, to enable them to realize their full potential.
“Neurodiversity is a beautiful testament to human uniqueness. We all process information differently. Yet, many individuals with autism continue to face discrimination in accessing quality education, healthcare, employment, and social acceptance.
“As we strive to achieve the SDGs, especially SDG 4 & 8 that cover access to quality education and economic opportunities for all.
“On this special day, I encourage all Nigerians to embrace neurodiversity, advocate for inclusion, and work together to create a society where every individual has the opportunity to excel. Happy Autism Awareness Day!” she added.
