ABOUT US
Our Story
We Facilitate Safe Learning Spaces
Established in 1955, the Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB) has been a beacon of hope for visually impaired individuals in Nigeria for 70 years. As a pioneering non-governmental, non-profit, and voluntary organization, FNSB is committed to breaking down the barriers that limit the potential of people living with visual impairment.
The society was founded by visionary leaders and advocates who recognized the urgent need for a structured support system to rehabilitate, empower, and reintegrate visually impaired individuals into society. Over the decades, FNSB has continued to evolve, leading the charge in vocational training, advocacy, public awareness, and blindness prevention efforts in Nigeria.
For seven decades, FNSB has been a leading organization in West Africa, providing reorientation, rehabilitation, and training for the visually impaired. It has championed human rights advocacy, education, and empowerment, earning recognition across the region.
Our Vision
To become a world class model for breaking down barriers affecting the blind
Our mission
To produce sustainable and collaborative support for the blind, by advocating for, rehabilitating. Empowering the blind and working to prevent blindness.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHIEF DR. E. O. AKINSETE
Life President
MRS. EBUN ONABANJO
1st Vice Life President
CHIEF OLU FALOMO
2nd Vice Life President
MRS. DAME ABIMBOLA FASHOLA
Member
MRS. ABIOLA AGBAJE
Member
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MRS. ARIT TUNDE-IMOYO
Chairman
MRS. OLUYEMISI DARAMOLA
Vice Chairman
MR. OLUSEYI DUGGAN
Honorary Treasurer
MRS. AYOPEJU NJIDEAKA
B.O.G Chairman, VTC
ENGR. GBOLA SOBANDE
Member
MR FUSI AKINKUGBE
Member
REV. DR. GODDIE ISIBOR
Member
DR. MOSUN FADERIN-OMOTOSHO
Member
ASIWAJU FOLA OSIBO
Member
ENGR WOJI WELI
Member
MAJOR KEHINDE DANMOLE (RTD.)
Member
OTUNBA ADEBOYE OGUNLAJA
Member
MRS. IZEGBUA AMUSU
Member
MS. KEMI ONABANJO
Member
HON. FOLASADE ADEFISAYO (MRS.)
Member