Gov. Alex Otti of Abia on Monday charged People with Disabilities (PWD) to take action by resisting all forms of discrimination by reason of their disability. Otti, who was represented…
A Senator representing Kaduna South, Sunday Katung has given scholarships to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in his senatorial district. He made the offer in Kafanchan, Jema’a LGA of Kaduna, on…
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Anambra Disability Commission Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie, Chairman, Anambra State Disability Rights Commission says the commission celebrates the contributions and potential of persons with disabilities in our society. He said this in his world…
By Chidimma Ajemba The International Organization for Migration has provided support to farmers with disabilities in flood-affected areas of Anambra, offering credit cards with 30,000 naira each. This initiative aims…
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IDPD: Adamawa Governor, Fintiri Felicitates Persons With Disabilities, Promises Support
As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate this year’s International Disability Day of People With Disabilities (PWDs), Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State celebrated them and regarded them…
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to observe this year’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has stressed the need for…
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged continuous support and the implementation of inclusive policies to accommodate people with disabilities in the art of governance. The Governor committed this…
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Living with disability should not be death sentence, PWDs deserve better from government – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, says persons with disabilities (PWDs) deserve a better nation and improved standard of living. He said…
Cedar Seed Foundation (CSF) and Partners advocates united action for inclusive Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the 3rd Edition of “International Disability Dialogue in Commemoration of the 2023 International Day…
The Executive Secretary National, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Mr James David Lalu has called on the 35.5 million Nigerians with Disabilities to remain steadfast and with unity of purpose…
Hon. Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Disability Matters has called for inclusiveness of persons with disabilities in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration will continue to consider the interest of persons with disabilities in all of its programmes and policies. Governor Otti stated…
Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has called on government at all levels to prioritize the welfare of persons with disabilities. The Chairman of the Association, Comrade Kuku Tosin made…
Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria (PWDN), Kaduna chapter, has demanded total inclusiveness in all human activities ahead of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities slated for December 3, 2023.…
This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) reminds us that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires living up to the promise to leave no one behind, especially the…