The Joint National Association of People With Disabilities (JONAPWD), has lamented being excluded from the palliative distribution committee in some LGAs in Kaduna State. Gov. Uba Sani had constituted a…
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Imo governorship: People campaigning against me because I have one arm — Labour Party Candidate
The Imo State governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Athan Achonu, has said that some members of the opposition in the state are using his physical defect…
By AHMED UBANDOMA Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has threatened to seal off public facilities and organisations that do not comply…
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Disability Inclusion: NCPWD presents translated policy documents and enlightenment materials to NAPTIP
In furtherance of the deliberate policy to mainstream disability issues in the entirety of the counter-trafficking activities of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the…
By Oni Femi, Ekiti The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has on Tuesday 26th during a town hall meeting with Stakeholders towards the preparation of 2024 budget of Ekiti State…
By Kingsley Jeremiah To promote inclusivity in the power sector, the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) will provide free prepaid meters to people with disabilities (PwDs). This commitment was made…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stopped parents from choosing courses for their children with disabilities who are seeking admission into tertiary institutions. Registrar of JAMB, Prof Is-haq…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi As part of efforts towards the repositioning and upliftment of the standard of education in the state, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has commenced…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ekiti State Chapter has concluded partnership arrangements with the leadership of Princess Omotayo Adenike Foundation on training of youth with disabilities across the…
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Embrace inclusive reportage for people with disabilities, Foundation urges Kogi journalists
by Yekini Jimoh The Programmes Lead, TAF Africa, Olayemi Samuel, has urged Journalists in Kogi to step up efforts towards escalating inclusive reportage for people with disabilities, (PWDs) in the…
A Non-governmental Organisation, the Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has increased its call for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in governance. According to it, there is need…
The Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday held a public hearing to gather inputs of the stakeholders on Osun State Disability Protection Bill. The bill, sponsored by the Honourable…
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Thursday sensitised groups of Persons With Disability in Borno on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH). Addressing the groups, Dr Kyaw Wai…
As part of the mandate of the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr James David Lalu has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to creating…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi There was jubilation on Wednesday in Bauchi by person with disability and supporters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as Gov. Bala Mohammed was affirmed the winner…