The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commenced a three-day assessment, prescription, fitting and distribution of assistive devices targeting 562 children with disabilities across selected institutions and organisations…
Children with Disabilities
Delta First Lady Rounds Off Medical Outreach, Says Over 2,000 Children with Disabilities Benefited
Delta State First Lady, Tobore Oborevwori, has concluded the You Matter Charity Foundation’s free medical outreach programme for children living with autism and other special needs across the state. Oborevwori…
Women with Albinism Commend NCPWD, ECOWAS Support for Children With Albinism as Schools Reopen
The Women and Girls with Albinism Network (WGWAN) has commended the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for providing protective…
ITF DG’s Wife Raises Alarm Over Low Awareness of Learning Disabilities
JOS — The wife of the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mrs Modupe Afiz Ogun, has raised concerns over the low level of awareness of learning disabilities in…
Presidential Aide Calls for Disability-Inclusive Psychosocial Support for Children Affected by Conflict
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for stronger disability-inclusive measures to protect children with disabilities affected by…
Delta First Lady Extends Free Medical Outreach to Over 740 Children with Disabilities
The Wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has extended her free medical outreach to children living with autism and other special needs in the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency…
Disability Agency Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Healthcare, Education for Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive healthcare, education and independent living for persons with disabilities through strategic partnerships that expand access…
UBEC Unveils National Standards, Early Identification Tool to Advance Inclusive Education
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has launched new National Special and Inclusive Basic Education Minimum Standards, Implementation Guidelines and a Functional Difficulty Early Identification Tool to strengthen inclusive education…
Partnership Expands Access to Education for Children with Disabilities in Zamfara
Twenty children with disabilities in Zamfara State have received learning materials through a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and equitable access to quality education. The intervention was facilitated by…
Disability Commission Empowers Children with Disabilities at Special Needs School with Assistive Devices
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has strengthened its commitment to inclusive education by providing assistive devices to pupils of the NAFOWA Special Needs School, Nigerian Air Force…
LASODA Reaffirms Commitment to an Inclusive Future for Every Child
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and inclusion of children with disabilities through its Children’s Day programme, themed “Future Now:…
HAPI Empowers Young Girls with Disabilities on Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness
By Chukwunyere Kelsey Nwosu | Inclusive News Network As climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of disasters across Nigeria, the Hope Alive for Possibilities Initiative (HAPI) has…
Foundation Supports Over 80 Children with Disabilities Through Wheelchairs, Medical Aid
More than 80 children, including children with disabilities, have benefited from assistive devices, medical support, and recreational activities at the 9th Inclusive Children’s Party organised by the Super Parents Foundation…
Education Minister Hosts Children, Recognises Disability Advocate Dera Osadebe
Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday celebrated the 2026 Children’s Day with children from diverse backgrounds across Nigeria, including young disability advocate and actress,…
Group Urges Niger Govt to Establish Care Centre for Children with Disabilities
The Empowerment Initiative of Persons with Disabilities (EIPD) has called on the Niger State Government and relevant stakeholders to establish a Children with Disabilities Care Centre to support vulnerable children…