In response to a recent incident of alleged discrimination at its outlet at the Lagos Airport, KFC Nigeria has issued an apology to Adebola Daniel, the son of Senator Gbenga…
Disability News
We will ensure disability commission is established before the end of this administration – Edo first lady
Mrs Betsy Obaseki, the First Lady of Edo State, has assured that Governor Godwin Obaseki will establish a commission for persons with disabilities before the end of his administration. She…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has issued a strong condemnation of an incident involving discrimination against Mr. Debola Daniel, a wheelchair user, at a KFC restaurant in…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), a governmental body entrusted with safeguarding the welfare and well-being of all Nigerians with Disabilities, has vehemently opposes any forms of discrimination…
In line with Lagos State law on People with Special Needs, Part C , section 55 of General Provisions on Discrimination which states that,” A person shall not deprive another…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has expressed deep concern and condemnation regarding the discriminatory incident that transpired on March…
Centre advocates society devoid of violence against women, girls with disability
Centre for Women’s Health and Information, CEWHIN, a non-governmental organization based in Lagos has called on the government at all levels and Nigerians as a whole to create a society…
Ekaete Judith Umoh, was presented with Award of Recognition by Plan International As a Woman Achiever and her contributions to Accelerating Gender Equality. The award was presented in commemoration of…
The Bauchi state governor Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad has approved the appointment of former chairman Bauchi state agency for persons with disability, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed as Chairman of the agency…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is committed to making 2024 governorship election in Edo State more inclusive, with provision of assistive device for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).…
His Royal Majesty, Alh. Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land has broke his fasting with Persons with Disability during the 15th day of Ramadan. Yakubu Nazir…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mr Mohammed Abba Isa collaborated with Near Foundation to distribute food packages to over 500 Persons with…
Partnership With NBS Is Paramount As Statistics Is The Currency Of Future, Says James Lalu
James David Lalu, the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in a recent visit to the Abuja office of the National Bureau of Statistics has said that the…
NCPWD Lauds Nigerian Red Cross For Humanitarian Works, Promises Stronger Working Relationship
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu has applauded the efforts of the Nigerian Red Cross Society for taking humanitarian works to the suburbs…
By Abubakar Labaran, Nasarawa Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule’s Personal Assistant (PA) Umar Dahiru, has donated cash to 30 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State. This was disclosed in…