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For the first time in Nigeria, visually impaired persons will be able to cast their ballot independently
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The National Electoral Commission has launched a braille ballot guide, estimated to have cost Nigeria at least $100,000.
It allows visually impaired voters to enjoy the secrecy of their ballot as they will no longer be led by others to make their choice on voting day.
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