The Joint Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD)in Taraba State have appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to ensure members of their community are represented in his cabinet. While alleging ill-treatment…
Coalition of Persons with Disabilities in Gombe State under the auspices of Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster, has called on the Gombe State Government to domesticate the disability act. The…
By Adewale Adeyanju, Lagos Special Needs individuals must learn how to advocate for themselves and how to be proactive in their own planning process. This advice was given by Mrs.…
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Lalu Felicitates With Basthiya Wesley, Expresses Optimism For Brighter Future For PWDs In Nigeria
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David has said that the visibility given to persons with Disabilities by the ruling All Progressive Congress has started…
By Oni Femi (INN), Ekiti Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) has on Tuesday 13th demanded for an inclusive budgeting in the state in favor of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
Actionaid Nigeria has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Student Loan Bill into law, even as it called for priorities to be given to women and people with…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has paid a tribute to Barrister Danlami Umaru Basharu, a person with disability who, died on the 7th of June, 2023. In a…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has mourned the passing of the first president of the association, Barrister Danlami Basharu, who’s sad event took place on the…
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PWD writes Open Letter to Kogi Police Commissioner, seeks Justice for Murder of Woman with Disability, Aisha Aminu
A Person with Disability has written an open letter to Kogi Police Commissioner, calling for an investigation into the gruesome murder of Aisha Aminu, a Woman with physical disability and…
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NCPWD Marks International Menstrual Hygiene Day with Girls with Disabilities in FCT
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deemed it necessary to mark the International Menstrual Hygiene Day by reaching out to girls with disabilities in educational institutions such…
By Michael Akinadewo A 24- year-old lady with physical disability, Aishat Ayedun, has appealed to the government to help people with disabilities in acquiring entrepreneurship skills, as well as establishing…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development said it will continue to work towards a disability-friendly policy. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo stated this…
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Barr. Danlami’s passing is a great loss to disability rights movement in Nigeria – Dr. Chike Okogwu
Founder, Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), Dr. Chike Okogwu has mourned the passing of Barrister Danlami Basharu, a former JONAPWD President and one of the founding fathers of…
About 76 percent of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria do not have mobile phones, while 37 percent do not own smartphones, a report by GSMA indicated. The Director, Spectrum…
The Federal Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment towards the provision of an enabling environment for Youths and Students living with disabilities across the country. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of…