Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- Educators, healthcare professionals, parents, and disability rights advocates have called for urgent reforms in special needs care, advocating for inclusive education and affordable therapy for children with disabilities.

The call for transformative change in special needs care in Nigeria was a key focus at the maiden Special Educational Needs and Therapy Empowerment (SENTE) 2025 event in Lagos on Thursday.

The event, convened by Mudi Nwachukwu, Chair of SENTE and CEO of Rhimamory Resources, provided a platform for discussions on the challenges faced by families raising children with special needs.

The event was themed: "Practical Tips and Resources to Care for Children with Special Needs: Empowering Caregivers and ...