Nigeria, March 18 -- The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to address the challenges blind candidates face in mathematics, particularly in handling graphs and other visual components required for university entry.

NAB President, Stanley Onyebuchi, made the appeal during a visit to JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, at the Board's headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, on 12 March.

According to JAMB's weekly bulletin, Mr Onyebuchi noted that the current mathematics requirements for university admission pose significant difficulties for blind students, preventing many from realising their academic aspirations.

He acknowledged the Board's efforts in promoting inclusivity through t...