The federal government has said that it will direct all television stations across the country to adopt the use of sign language interpreters.
Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed said this during a meeting with stakeholders on Thursday.
This was after one Monsurat Abdulwasiu, a former leader of the women’s wing of the Association of the Deaf, complained that deaf and dumb persons only watch images during broadcast without getting the message.
Reacting to her complaint, Lai said: “I am going to ask the NBC to direct all our television stations to ensure that there are sign interpreters in all television stations during their major news hours.
“I am very touched by the contribution of the young lady who said there is a need for sign interpreters during the network news and other major news belts.
“This will not apply to only the Nigerian Television Authority. Whether public or private television stations, they must comply with the directive,” he added.
