President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that disability inclusion in Nigeria is not an act of benevolence but a matter of justice, equality, and national progress. Speaking through Dr. Yusuf…
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Empowering the Marginalised: FCT Inhabitants Train PWDs to Stand Up for Their Rights
Determined to bridge the gap between law and lived reality for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the FCT Original Inhabitants with Disabilities, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, has launched a…
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Sierra Leone Moves Toward Inclusive Communication with ‘Leh Wi Tok’ Sign Language App
In a major step toward bridging communication barriers, the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with UNICEF Sierra Leone, has unveiled the ‘Leh Wi Tok’ Sign Language…
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Agency Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Street Begging Among Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has restated its determination to promote dignity, inclusion, and sustainable empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. This assurance came…
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Disability Agency, Health Ministry Partner to Improve Healthcare Access for Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its readiness to strengthen collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health to enhance healthcare delivery and promote disability inclusion…
The Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities, led by its Executive Secretary, Hon. Brisca Joram Aarom, has distributed relief materials to 500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) affected by recent…
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FG Launches National Forum to Strengthen Disability-Inclusive Development in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Forum of Heads of Disability Commissions and Agencies in Nigeria — a strategic platform designed to enhance coordination, policy alignment, and…
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200 Adolescent Girls, Young Women with Disabilities Trained to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in Bauchi
BAUCHI, Nigeria — About 200 adolescent girls and young women, including those living with disabilities, are undergoing a six-month skills acquisition programme in Bauchi State aimed at tackling gender-based violence…
ABUJA – October 27, 2025: Abuja is agog as delegates from across the country converge for the 2025 National Disability Summit, organized by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities…
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Disability Commission Partners Charity to Provide Mobility Devices for Students with Disabilities
Gombe – The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) has distributed mobility devices to students with disabilities across the state through a partnership with the Qatar Charity Organisation,…
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Disability Commission Empowers Polio Survivors with Wheelchairs to Mark World Polio Day
ABUJA — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has empowered one hundred (100) polio survivors with wheelchairs as part of activities marking this year’s World Polio Day celebration…
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Al-Makura Sponsors Medical Screening, Treatment for 14 Deaf Persons in Nasarawa
The Executive Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Senator Umar Tanko Al-Makura, has once again demonstrated his compassion and commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities, particularly…
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Presidential Aide Partners with NEDC to Support PWD Rehabilitation and Empowerment in North-East
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has established a strategic partnership with the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to…
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Disability Agency Boss Applauds Author Anifat Sadu for Championing Disability Inclusion Through New Book
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has praised disability advocate and author, Anifat Sadu, for transforming her personal experiences into a…
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Centre Describes Poor Eye Care Access for Blind Nigerians as “National Shame”
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has expressed deep concern over new figures released by Sightsavers Nigeria revealing that millions of Nigerians…