Mac Arthur Foundation has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working towards total inclusion and health of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to do more to protect the rights and privileges of…
The Lagos State government has promised to provide a safe space for People with disability and access to rehabilitation services as well as support system to prevent drug abuse. The…
The Executive Director of the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), Grace Jerry, has expressed confidence in the Domestication of Disability Bill in Benue State as soon as possible. The Executive Director…
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Applaud Gov. Makinde for Transformative Impact— Olufemi Timothy urges Disability Community
The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters, Honorable Femi Timothy, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his outstanding commitment and accomplishments at improving the lives of individuals with…
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Abia Assures Of Alleviating Burden Of Raising Children With Disabilities
The Special Assistant to Abia State Governor on Persons with Disabilities, Mr. David Anyaele, has restated government’s resolve to mitigate barriers inhibiting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Speaking…
In fulfilment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for disability inclusion, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon.…
History was made on Saturday as a deaf person, Eze Anthony Ohaeri, was coronated as the traditional ruler of Umuawa Alaocha II Autonomous Community. The community was visibly alive with…
Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD) says disability audits of ministries, departments, and agencies are imperative for significant compliance with the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act 2018. CCD…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu has opined that in order to keep pace with the prevalent Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola…
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Abba Isa Lauds Gov. Idris for Assenting Bill Establishing Kebbi State Commission for Persons with Disability
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has praised Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris for assenting bill that ensures there is a commission for…
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Lalu Takes Quest for Inclusivity to Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Seeks Collaboration
As part of the Commission’s efforts to integrate Persons with Disabilities in the scheme of things in Nigeria and to match up to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Executive…
Caption: •Bayelsa state Governor, Douye Diri A coalition of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State have appealed to the state governor, Senator Douye Diri to consider one of their…
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Gov. Idris signs bill for the establishment of Kebbi State Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Gov. Nasir Idris has assented to the bill for the establishment of Kebbi State Commission for Persons with Disabilities. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special…
By Seyi Ogunbayo, Ogun The Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) Ogun state chapter has joined the people of Ogun State to congratulate the State Governor, Prince Dapo…
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitments to the welfare of persons with disabilities in Lagos. The governor said this while paying courtesy visit to the Lagos…