The Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Persons with Disabilities, Mrs. Nnene Bassey has thanked governor Umo Eno for his unwavering commitment to gender equality and inclusion in…
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There is Significant Gap in the Implementation to National Disability Law – Canada High Commissioner
James Christoff, the Canada High Commissioner to Nigeria, has disclosed that there is a significant gap in the implementation and compliance to the National Disability Law in the federal, state,…
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Move Nigeria from integration of PWD to inclusion – women with disabilities to FG
Women with disabilities has urged government and other stakeholders to protect the rights of People With Disability (PWD) and provide them with equal opportunity like others to enable Nigeria move…
Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has called for collaboration to establish a Disability Support Center specifically aimed at providing support for students with special needs in the institution. The Deputy…
Chairman, House Committee on Housing, Women Affairs, Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services, Hon Bridget Anyafulu has disclosed the Assembly’s plan to hold a public hearing on the Delta…
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LASODA Hails LASU For Providing Disability Support Unit For Students With Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has praised the Management of the Lagos State University (LASU) for providing Disability support unit for students with disabilities in the institution.…
Sightsavers Nigeria has been given an award for improving the accessibility and quality of primary education for children with disabilities. The prestigious accolade was presented at the United Nations Office…
United States – based Special Needs Education specialist, Dr. Bimpe Abayomi – Ige, Monday, February 19, said Nigeria was not doing enough to cater to the genuine needs of children…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has received the name of Sale Barde Keana for appointment as Executive Chairman and 4 others as members of Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission from…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi Bauchi State Commissioner of Education, Dr Jamila Dahiru has explained that the State has mapped out strategy to adopt the inclusive education system in all schools…
The Disability Community in Kogi State, North Central Nigeria, has presented a Charter of Demands to the State government, aimed at strengthening the inclusion and full participation of Persons With…
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PWDs Recommend Appointment Of Halimat Tejuosho As Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation
The National stakeholders forum of persons with disabilities implored President Bola Tinubu to consider appointment of Dr Halimat Adenike Tejuosho as Humanitarian affairs minister to replace the suspended Minister, Dr…
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“You are one in millions”, PWD praises SCIAN Founder, Yakubu Nazir, receives new Wheelchair
A Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem has showered praises on the founder of Spinal Cord Injury African Network (SCIAN), Ms. Yvonne Jack for her kindness and generous donation…
Abia State Government says it is committed to issues of climate change and Persons with Disabilities’ (PWD) interventions in the state. The Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters,…
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Presidential Aide on Disability engages Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila
By Lanre Oloyede In furtherance of plans and programmes towards realization of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs…