Children with Disabilities

By Umar Saleh As part of the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) celebrations, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) trained 300 students from the Special Education Center…

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…

Aiming to improve the quality of education for children with special needs, the Lyceum Foundation, an NGO, has called for increased and effective funding from both federal and state governments.…

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…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) took a significant step toward promoting inclusive sports participation by attending the First Annual Unified Sports Event for Children and Individuals with…

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…

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…

To mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Oyo State First Lady, Engineer Tamunominini Makinde, organized an inspiring celebration for children with disabilities from 15 homes across the state. Themed “Celebrating Our…

Aiming to create a more inclusive environment for children of all abilities and backgrounds, renowned Nigerian broadcaster and disability advocate Chinyere Okohalum is set to launch the inaugural Naija Children…

Chief Ayuba B. Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has called for increased attention and resources for children with disabilities in Nigeria. He…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities receive the necessary protection and support for full integration into society. The…

The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has urged parents never to deprive their children of education due to a disability, emphasizing…

In a heartwarming display of community service, the Rotary Club of New Oko-oba Metropolitan, District 9111, Nigeria, recently presented pupils and children with disabilities of New Oko-oba Primary School with…

An advocacy group has launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sensitization workshop in selected secondary schools in Anambra State. The project is an individual grant from LEAP Africa and the Nigeria…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, celebrated his 59th birthday on Tuesday with children living with disabilities at Lagos House, Ikeja. The birthday event organised by the Lagos State Executive…