More Than 200 Visually Impaired Applicants Gained Admission in 2025—Will Universities Be Ready?

JAMB reported that 1,009,044 candidates gained admission to Nigerian tertiary institutions in the 2025 admission cycle. Separately, its Equal Opportunity Group said 429 applicants with visual impairment applied, and more than half secured admission. The exact number was not disclosed. Admission is a major step, but students also need accessible textbooks and course materials, screen-reader-friendly learning platforms, and support using assistive technology for assignments and exams. Are universities prepared to provide these? In my work with AccessTech Innovation and Research Centre, I’ve seen how digital skills and assistive technology can help blind and low-vision people use technology with confidence. Universities also need to provide accessible materials, such as Braille or audio versions, and ensure their digital documents and learning tools are usable. What should Nigerian universities do to help blind and low-vision students participate fully? Barriers to learning may help explain why some faculties have only a few blind students.

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