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Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has said that early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach significant gains in their abilities. This is contained in a message Oluremi sent on World Autism Awareness Day, marked every year on April 2. “The journey for families with loved ones who are autistic can be challenging, today, I salute and celebrate their unwavering love and dedication. “I also recognize the crucial role of community organizations in providing support, resources, and opportunities for individuals with autism and their families. However, early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to ensure individuals…

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has called for unity to realise the full rights of persons living with autism, calling for an inclusive and accessible world for all. Guterres made the call in his message to mark World Autism Awareness Day, globally, celebrated on April 2. The annual commemoration on April 2 is a moment to recognise and celebrate the important contributions of autistic people in every country and community. “But around the world, they continue to confront barriers to their fundamental rights to education, employment and social inclusion — as called for by the Convention on the Rights of Persons…

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President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s president-elect, Mr Bassirou Faye as president in Dakar on Tuesday at the invitation of the West African country. His spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, stated on Monday in Abuja that the president would leave Abuja for Dakar on Tuesday. Tinubu, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Governments, will join other regional leaders at the event. ALSO READ: IDPs camp: Police arrest 3 suspects over recurring fire outbreaks He would be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and other senior…

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