Abuja – Engr. Abdul Haruna, a disability advocate, has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to expel beggars with disabilities from the…
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JONAPWD Recognizes New Deaf-Blind Association as Nigeria’s 8th Disability Cluster
Mr. Aliyu Usman, National President of the Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has formally recognized the newly formed Deaf-blind Association, the “Deaf-blind Support Initiative,” as Nigeria’s 8th…
Nasarawa State Launches Free Medical Outreach for Children with Disabilities
In a collaborative effort led by the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission and the Haske Children’s Foundation, children with disabilities from various communities across Nasarawa State, along with students from…
In an effort to strengthen the voice of the deaf-blind community in Nigeria, the “DeafBlind Support Initiative” has been launched, aiming to foster unity and raise awareness about dual sensory…
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for…
The Foundation for Social Innovation (FSI) has initiated a campaign to address mental health disparities affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. INN reports that the virtual event was organized…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), led by Executive Secretary Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has initiated a significant conversation with Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) to enhance the…
NCPWD Pushes for N60 Billion Budget Allocation in 2025 During Meeting with House Speaker
On October 23, 2024, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) is stepping up efforts to ensure the full inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. In a significant move, the…
Deaf Women Can Now Access Health Services with Ease at Nukkai Primary Health Center, Jalingo
18:01:29In a significant development for the Deaf community, the Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has achieved a major advocacy victory through its Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health project in Taraba…
Lagos First Lady Advocates for Inclusivity, Integration of Deaf Women and PWDs
The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has made a clarion call for the full integration and inclusion of deaf women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) across…
The Taraba State House of Assembly has made significant progress in promoting inclusivity by advancing a bill that seeks to establish the Taraba State Persons with Disability Commission. The bill,…
Women’s Day: Lagos Gov’t Prioritizes Rights, Welfare of PWDs – First Lady
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing the rights and welfare of people with disabilities through the Lagos State Office of…
The Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) is set to unveil a new association aimed at advocating for the inclusion and recognition of the Deaf-blind community in Nigeria. This landmark…
The Deaf Eagles, Nigeria’s national deaf football team, have begun their full training camp in Lagos as they prepare to host the 2024 West African Deaf Sports Union (WADSU) Games.…