The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) urges all three levels of government in Nigeria to sincerely prioritize the concerns of the visually impaired in our…
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Julius Ihonvbere, Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has voiced strong concerns over the failure to implement the Prohibition Against Persons With Disabilities Act, blaming both public and private…
The Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged the Nigerian Deaf Football national team (the Deaf Eagles) to win the 12th edition of the West African Deaf Football…
NEDC Distributes Relief Materials to Vulnerable Communities, PWDs in Adamawa
In a bid to alleviate the hardship faced by many Nigerians, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed relief materials to the most vulnerable communities in Adamawa, including people…
Corruption continues to be a severe impediment to the wellbeing of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, according to Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has awarded two disability sector educators with N500,000 each as part of this year’s Teachers’ Day celebrations. Mrs. Adetoun Agboola, Special Adviser on Special…
The Lagos State government has educated about 100 persons with disabilities (PWDs) on handling issues related to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This one-day sensitization event was organized in collaboration…
Gufwan Advocates for Inclusion of Visually Impaired Students in Nigeria’s Higher Education Curriculum
Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, has emphasized the need to accommodate visually impaired individuals in the curriculum development for higher education institutions across…
Centre Conducts Workshop on Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Response in Abia State
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) held a two-day capacity-building workshop on October 9th and 10th, 2024, in Abia State, aimed at strengthening the roles of Persons with Disabilities…
Ekiti State Government Prioritizes Education, Support for Children with Disabilities
The Ekiti State Government, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated its dedication to ensuring quality education for children with disabilities. Hon. Olawumi Famuyiwa, Director-General of the Bureau of Civic…
NCPWD Applauds FG’s Commitment to Full Implementation of 5% Employment Quota for PWDs in MDAs
In compliance with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities 2018 (Prohibition) Act, the Executive Secretary National Commission for persons with disabilities Chief Ayuba Gufwan has applauded Federal Government for its…
Hon. Olanrewaju Oladosu, Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Disability Matters, has taken a significant step towards supporting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by donating a wheelchair and financial aid…
“NCPWD, A Result of Persistent Advocacy for an Inclusive Society and Good Governance” – Gufwan
In a recent meeting held in Abuja with members of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (ROLAC), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with…
A call for greater inclusion in governance was made on Wednesday by a non-governmental organization, urging the Federal and State Governments to appoint persons with disabilities (PWDs) into public offices.…
The Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation has issued a heartfelt plea for an immediate resolution to Nigeria’s ongoing crises, drawing attention to the plight of vulnerable citizens, especially those living with disabilities.…