Overview
Hope for the Blind successfully held its Thanksgiving Service and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 7th of March, 2026. The event brought together staff, students, some Executive Committee members, some Board of Trustee members, friends from Zaria, Kaduna, Jos and its’ environs, as well as volunteers, partners, supporters, and visually impaired beneficiaries, to celebrate the organization’s achievements over the past year and to discuss future plans.
Thanksgiving Service
VEN. ACHI ABOI SPEAKING DURING THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE
A CROSS SECTION OF PARTICIPANTS DURING THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE
The event commenced with a Thanksgiving Service where participants expressed gratitude to God for His faithfulness and the progress recorded by the organization. The service included praise and worship, prayers, scripture reading, and an exhortation.
Beneficiaries also shared testimonies highlighting the positive impact of Hope for the Blind’s programs in their lives.
SOME INVITED GUESTS AFTER THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting followed the service and provided an opportunity to review the organization’s activities during the year.
Key highlights included:
- Presentation of the Annual Report, outlining appreciation to our donors, partners and supporters, advocacy efforts, empowerment initiatives, awareness programs supporting persons with visual impairment, and the major challenges we are faced with..
- Interactive Discussions, where members and stakeholders made contributions on improving programs, expanding outreach, and strengthening partnerships.
MR. AMOS DANIEL AN EC MEMBER & MR YAKUBU AMAKSON, A TRUSTEE
A CROSS SECTION OF PARTICIPANTS DURING THE AGM
Key Outcomes
The meeting reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to:
- Promoting inclusion and empowerment of persons with visual impairment.
- Expanding outreach and advocacy programs.
- Strengthening collaboration with partners, donors, and other institutions.
Conclusion
The Thanksgiving Service and AGM were successfully conducted and provided an important platform for reflection, accountability, and strategic planning. Hope for the Blind remains committed to improving the lives of persons with visual impairment through advocacy, empowerment, and partnerships.
Prepared by:
Mrs. Abigail Daniel
Assistant Administrative Secretary
HOPE FOR THE BLIND
