‘The Forgotten Citizens’

A documentary about persons with disabilities in Nigeria. IG: theforgottencitizens_

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What began years ago has now evolved — not just in name, but in depth and purpose.

This is our OFFICIAL POSTER for “The Forgotten Citizens” documentary, coming soon.

Please Like, RT, and Comment.

Your support matters 🙏🏾

#TheForgottenCitizens 🇳🇬

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In just 3 days, these stories will finally meet the world.

Part 1 of 'The Forgotten Citizens' premieres on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

SUBSCRIBE YouTube (weareseda) and be part of this movement toward visibility & inclusion.

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This is why full implementation of the Disability Act across all states is not optional, but the foundation for dignity, access, and real opportunity.

Repost to amplify this message 💚

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Meet ALI ADAMU, a husband & father whose daily reality is shaped by limited opportunities and structural neglect. Begging as his only means of survival.

He is not a spectacle. He is a human being who deserves visibility.

#TheForgottenCitizens Part 1 is out Dec 3rd, 2025 🇳🇬

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Who are The Forgotten Citizens? 🔍

Before the statistics, there are people.
Each navigating systems that aren't designed for them 🧑🏾‍🦯👩🏽‍🦽👓

This documentary is a call to see (and know) some of the people our society tends to forget.

Please share & amplify these stories ✨🇳🇬

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A little late sharing this, but still so surreal…

Our documentary won Best Short Documentary at the African Diaspora Cinema Festival in Florence, Italy 🇮🇹!

We are grateful for the journey. This is a humbling reminder that honest storytelling truly connects across borders✨🏆

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Coming soon 🎬🤗

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@directorames @weareseda 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

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A week ago “The Blind Spot” premiered, brought to you by SEDA Films (producers of @thisabilitydoc) in partnership with @SMYFoundation. Join us for eye-opening conversations about disability & inclusion in Nigeria, featuring PWDs in Nigeria. Hosted by @thedirectorames ✨🫂🎬

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We’ll be screening the pilot of our documentary series, ‘THISABILITY EP 1: The Forgotten Citizens’ directed by @directorames ✨ at this event.

We’re so excited to connect with stakeholders to share this important story.

[Yar'Adua Foundation @SMYFoundation]

Join us for a public policy forum on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:30PM at the Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja. The event will highlight the plight of forgotten PWDs while celebrating Inclusive Friends Association's decade-long inclusion efforts.
Register here: https://t.co/mgcpb9tQ7J

[Yar'Adua Foundation @SMYFoundation]

Join us for a public policy forum on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:30PM at the Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja. The event will highlight the plight of forgotten PWDs while celebrating Inclusive Friends Association's decade-long inclusion efforts.
Register here: https://t.co/mgcpb9tQ7J

[BONewsService @BONewsService]

#2023Elections: PWDs Participated Massively, But Not without Numerous Challenges By @OladunjoyeBles1

cc @CCDNigeria @TAF_Africa @inclusivefrnds @JonapwdNg @JonapwdLagos

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Happy #IDPD2022! Here's to amplifying the lived experiences of people with disability, and challenging the attitudes and perceptions about disability, so that we can take action to develop a more inclusive & accessible society.

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

He has Cerebral Palsy and wanted to skate board so his mom created this for him so that he could. Mother Of The Year🌸

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🙌🏾

[Michael Thompson Showunmi @Cycogreat]

to her disability. However, she speaks more than any child with down syndrome I’ve ever met.

• One thing the government should look into is to employ therapist (in all categories) in every inclusive schools. Trust me, if Favour had a speech therapist from the first day

[Naija @Naija_PR]

PHOTOS

Kunle Adeyanju, biking from London to Lagos has finally arrived in Nigeria

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

Incredible. @lionheart1759
https://t.co/6PqLbrJgz8