The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ekiti State Chapter has concluded partnership arrangements with the leadership of Princess Omotayo Adenike Foundation on training of youth with disabilities across the…
Disability News
Embrace inclusive reportage for people with disabilities, Foundation urges Kogi journalists
by Yekini Jimoh The Programmes Lead, TAF Africa, Olayemi Samuel, has urged Journalists in Kogi to step up efforts towards escalating inclusive reportage for people with disabilities, (PWDs) in the…
A Non-governmental Organisation, the Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has increased its call for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in governance. According to it, there is need…
The Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday held a public hearing to gather inputs of the stakeholders on Osun State Disability Protection Bill. The bill, sponsored by the Honourable…
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Thursday sensitised groups of Persons With Disability in Borno on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH). Addressing the groups, Dr Kyaw Wai…
As part of the mandate of the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr James David Lalu has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to creating…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi There was jubilation on Wednesday in Bauchi by person with disability and supporters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as Gov. Bala Mohammed was affirmed the winner…
The Inclusive Friends Associations (IFA) has urged the Minister of Communications Dr. Bosun Tijani, to give priorities to the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) in the plans for a…
Access to substantial funding has been a major challenge faced by Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria despite their situations. Quite a number of Persons with Disabilities have suffered non-inclusivity, Victimization,…
Nigeria’s civil society group, the Albino Foundation, also known as TAF Africa, says it will hold a Voter education Campaign in Kogi State, north-central Nigeria on Wednesday, tagged, Able2Vote campaign…
Abia State governor, Gov. Alex Otti has appointed Executive Director, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), and Convener Coalition of Disability Organizations (CODO), David Anyaele as Special Assistant to the…
By Elizabeth Osayande The Country Advocacy Coordinator, Sightsavers, Nigerian body, Esther Bature, has stated that world leaders, should ensure that the voices of those with disabilities are heard in the…
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Makinde’s Aide on Disability Matters visits rehabilitation centre in Ibadan, assures of gov’s commitment
The Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Disability Matters, Hon. Timothy Olufemi, on Saturday, paid a courtesy visit to the Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Persons in Moniya, Ibadan. Hon.…
By Umar Saleh Burra, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has flagged off the distribution of food and non-food materials as palliative to vulnerable households in Bauchi State.…
A Non-Governmental Organisation Cedar Seed Foundation has advocated for immediate implementation of Article 29 of the UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and section 30 of the…