The Special Assistant on Persons with Disabilities to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, and Founder of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Mr. David O. Anyaele has commended…
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Project Enable Africa and Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, advocacy groups for disabled persons’ rights in Nigeria have partnered with the US government to train people with disabilities (PWDs) for…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has disbursed cash palliative to the households of over 400 Persons With Disabilities across the country. Although the…
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Economic Hardship: PWDs Commend Distribution of Dangote Foundation’s Food Intervention in Ebonyi.
By Oswald Agwu, Ebonyi People with disabilities have commended the distribution of Aliko Dangote Foundation’s national food intervention in Ebonyi state. Dangote, a renowned philanthropists and International business mogul, through…
The Chairman of Bauchi state Agency for Persons with Disability Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed has commended the leadership of Bauchi State Association of the Deaf (BSAD) for conducting a free, fair…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), convened a landmark…
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International Workers Day: Presidential Aide on Disability Celebrates Workers with Disabilities
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa has extended his heartfelt greetings and commendations to all workers, especially those with disabilities,…
In line with the THEMES Plus Agenda of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration, Lagos State government has introduced the Special Scholarship for Inclusion of People With Special Needs. The Commissioner for…
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NCPWD Donates Soccer Kits To Paralympians; Enjoins Them To Win More Laurels For Nigeria
To further strengthen Sports development in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu has presented some packs of sporting kits to the FCT…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has created access to enhance active participation of People with Disabilities (PWDs) in politics and governance . INEC’s Disability Desk Officer in…
In a groundbreaking move towards inclusive and equitable healthcare, the Olusegun Odunmbaku administration in Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, has implemented comprehensive health insurance scheme (ILERA EKO) for people with disabilities…
The Persons with Disability (PWDs) have urged President Bola Tinubu to consider Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, as a worthy replacement for the vacant position that exists in the Federal Ministry…
The Minority Leader of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukmon Adeleye has appointed a person with disability, Adisa Isiaka, as his Special Assistant. The lawmaker who is representing Odogbolu…
The Federal Government has commended the World Bank for providing technical and financial support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the country. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with…
As the anticipation builds up for the upcoming Wheelchair Basketball Athletic Conference Finals, scheduled to take place from April 30th to May 4th, 2024, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in…