The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for deliberate inclusion of qualified lawyers with disabilities in judicial appointments across…
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The maiden edition of the West Africa Zone A and B Para Games began on Friday in Abeokuta, drawing more than 700 athletes to the Ogun State capital for the…
NCPWD Donates Braille Embosser to Federal University Lafia to Boost Inclusive Education
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated a Braille embosser machine to the Federal University Lafia (FULafia) as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive education and improve…
Foundation Supports Visually Impaired Students with Braille Materials in Kano
The Late Prof. Jibrin Isa Diso Foundation has donated braille learning materials to the Special Education School, Tudun Maliki, Kano, to support visually impaired students ahead of their first-term examinations.…
Disability Commission, Agency Strengthen Partnership to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following a strategic engagement with the Kano…
Nigeria, Egypt Dominate ITTF-Africa Para Championships, Book World Championship Tickets
Nigeria and Egypt have reinforced their status as Africa’s para table tennis powerhouses after clinching multiple gold medals at the 2025 ITTF-Africa Para Championships held in Giza, Egypt, thereby securing…
Group Seeks Expanded ICT Training, Government Support for Visually Impaired
The National Association of the Blind (NAB) has appealed for increased access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training and stronger government support for visually impaired persons across Nigeria. The…
Centre Strengthens Partnership with Abia Environment Ministry on Inclusive Climate Policy
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive climate governance in Abia State following a strategic visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Hon.…
Senator Okey Ezea Dies After Leg Amputation Caused by Diabetes Complications
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Chief Okey Ezea, who reportedly passed away after undergoing a leg amputation resulting from complications…
Umuahia – The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop on disability-inclusive disaster preparedness for Local Government Area (LGA) officers in Abia State, aimed at…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Christian Organization for Sustainable…
Ekiti State Government has reinforced its commitment to inclusive governance and human capital development as it graduated and empowered 60 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Ekiti State Skills Acquisition…
Disability Commission Engages World Bank on Strengthening Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) has participated in a high-level consultative meeting with the leadership of the World Bank and Task Team Leaders overseeing various Bank-supported…
LASODA Supports 25 Disability NGOs, Homes and Foundations in Annual Funding Initiative
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has once again demonstrated its commitment to disability inclusion by disbursing financial support to selected disability-focused NGOs, Homes, Foundations and Cluster groups.…
The Lagos State Government has commenced an Entrepreneurship Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing its dedication to inclusive economic growth and sustainable empowerment. The flag-off ceremony, held at the…