To further expand the coverage of Universities that will be awarding full degree programs in disability studies, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu…
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IWD: Groups collaborate to sensitize Community Leaders on GBV against Women with Disabilities
In a proactive move to address sexual violence within the Persons With Disability (PWD) Arewa community in Agege, the Lagos State Office For Disability Affairs (LASODA) partnered with the Women…
Convener, Edo Disability Forum, Melody Omosah, yesterday urged the Edo State government to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), saying they have been adversely impacted, following the fuel subsidy removal policy.…
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal has urged members of the society to eradicate discrimination and create an enabling environment that acknowledges…
From Okwe Obi The Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) has demanded the enforcement of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act of 2018, to stem abuse of people with…
Accountant General of Kogi State, Chief Dr. Habibat Oyiza Tijjani nee Onumoko FCNA has donated Five Hundred Thousand Naira (#500,000:00) naira to persons with disabilities in Kogi state. This was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked political parties and the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure greater representation of women, youths and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). INEC Chairman, Prof.…
Osun State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, (JONAPWD), has called for inclusion and gender equality for women with disabilities. The Association made the call in…
The General Manager Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal has called on everyone to join hands with the government to ensure the rights of PWDs are adequately…
At a technical training session organized by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities recently in Abuja, the Executive Secretary NCPWD, Dr. James David Lalu has hinted that Accessibility studies…
Women with disabilities under the aegis of the Women’s Wing of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Ogun State have called for inclusion and priorities of women…
The Federal Government has restated commitment towards improving the welfare and wellbeing of Persons with Disabilities across the states in the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special…
The Abia state government has begun the capturing of persons of disabilities to include them in the scheme of things. This is to ensure there is an accurate data and…
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal hosted the team from the Social Protection Department of the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has empowered Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State with valuable soft skills to enhance their employability, Wednesday. Speaking on behalf of…