Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | The National Assembly Library reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive policymaking with “The Myth: An Exhibition for Inclusion.” The exhibit united the worlds of art, advocacy, and legislation to dismantle longstanding myths and misconceptions surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and drive a vital national conversation on the full inclusion of autistic people across all socio-economic sectors in Nigeria.
A joint initiative of the Kanyeyachukwu Autism Society and the National Assembly Library—with support from the Society of Nigerian Artists and the National Gallery of Art, the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable body of work by Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old autistic art prodigy and Guinness World Record holder. His art stands as a powerful testament to the creativity, intellect, and innovation that individuals on the autism spectrum can contribute when meaningfully supported and included.
“Throughout history, it has been art that helps societies interpret their experiences, challenge old beliefs, heal divisions and imagine new possibilities. Nations rise on the strength of ideas, and art shapes those ideas in powerful ways.”
-Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba, Executive Secretary, National Assembly Library
Art, Advocacy, and Legislative Imperatives
The event served as a strategic platform for policy dialogue, featuring messages from the Library’s Executive Secretary, Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba, the President of the Society of Nigerian Artists, and representatives of both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The panel sessions also spotlighted current legislative efforts aimed at improving disability inclusion, including a constitutional amendment bill proposing reserved seats for persons with disabilities in the National Assembly. Stakeholders underscored that genuine representation is essential to creating equitable laws that reflect the needs and lived experiences of the autistic community.
The exhibition concluded with the unveiling of “Spectrum of Possibilities,” the official catalog of Kanyeyachukwu’s work—symbolizing the limitless opportunities that inclusion can unlock.
‘The Myth‘ is now open at the National Assembly Library, you can learn more about the artist here.
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