By Rotimi Agbana The Country Director, MacArthur Foundation, Kole Shettima, on Monday urged politically appointed Persons with Disabilities to commission the National Bureau of Statistics on a survey for comprehensive…
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in partnership with Caritas Nigeria empowers 400 vulnerable persons including persons with disabilities in Ekiti state with vocational skills through the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant…
Stakeholders have been urged to make concerted effort towards problems assailing people with disabilities in Nigeria in commemoration of United Nations International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). This call…
The proposal by the Gombe State Government to establish a law to address stigmatisation, discrimination and other negetive attitudes towards people with disabilities is already exciting members of the Joint…
Determined to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of Students with Disabilities of Special Education Centre, Gombe, as part of his clarion calls for national services, Mr. Mohammed…
The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings that do not comply with the minimum standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from January 17. The…
Women with DisabilitiesDisability News
IDPD: Group Launches Skills Acquisition Centre For PWDs In FCT
The Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative has launched skills acquisition centre to empower women and girls with disabilities in Karimajiji, FCT Nigeria. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Acting…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the National Assembly will give priority to bills and laws concerning Persons With Disabilities to ensure their inclusivity in the affairs of the country. Akpabio…
Disability News
Minister Calls For Domestication, Implementation of States Disability Laws Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has called on state Governments and state Houses of Assembly to establish, domesticate and fully implement disability laws across…
The Bauchi State Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) have urged the Bauchi State Government to provide at least 5% employment slot to Persons with Disabilities and adequate…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Bauchi state governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has said his administration will continue to support people with disabilities to enable them live a better life.…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The importance of inclusive education for women and girls with disabilities and the need for concerted efforts to address the challenges and implement effective inclusive education…
The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has given out wheel chairs, arm crutches, white canes, sewing machine, deep freezer, clippers, grinding machine and generators, as well…
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday explained why he appointed persons with disabilities into positions of authority in his government. He said he deliberately made such appointments to…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi Bauchi First Lady, Hajiya (Dr) Aisha Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated her determination to make life meaningful and easier for persons with disabilities in the state.…