As part of the activities marking this year’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided financial assistance of N200,000 each to…
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The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Mr. Ayuba Gwafan, led a walk yesterday to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s…
World Disability Day: Group Demands Stricter Sanctions for Disability Law Implementation
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the National Assembly to amend the 2019 Disability Act to include stricter penalties for public officers…
Group Equips Women with Disabilities in SRHR Advocacy Training
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative has hosted a two-day workshop in Ibadan, Oyo State, aimed at empowering 20 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities. Participants, including those…
Oyebanji Launches Therapy Centre to Support Children with Disabilities
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of People with Disabilities (PWDs) by unveiling a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with special needs. The…
The Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has taken a bold step towards fostering inclusivity by organizing a one-day workshop to train stakeholders on disability inclusion and stigma reduction. The event,…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has formalized its partnership with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing climate change and…
Dr. Adedayo Benjamin, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mandate Secretary, has called for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in leadership roles to unlock their full potential and ensure…
By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The Nigerian Army has conferred a merit award on Hon. Ibrahim Daniel Arome, a disability activist and social media influencer in Kogi State, for his contributions…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, to establish the long-awaited FCT Commission for Persons…
The United Nations has renewed its call for action to strengthen disability inclusion in Nigeria, citing the need for urgent reforms to legal frameworks and institutional capacities. Speaking at a…
Adeleke’s Life-Support Initiative Impacts Thousands of Persons With Disabilities in Osun
Thousands of persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) in Osun State have benefitted from life-changing support through Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Life-Support Gadgets Initiative. The program, a highlight of the second-anniversary celebrations…
Wesley University, Ondo State, celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 13th convocation ceremony over the weekend as five students with hearing disabilities graduated with Second Class Upper honours. These exceptional…
To bridge communication gaps and create a more inclusive society for hearing-impaired individuals, the Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities conducted a transformative four-day training on Sign Language interpretation.…
In a bid to strengthen its policy implementation, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with Sightsavers, has convened a three-day planning retreat. The event, held in…