In the aftermath of the commemoration of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities which happened recently Worldwide, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Dr. James David…
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The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu has assured Persons with Disabilities of health benefits through regular exercises and active participations in sporting activities.…
Governor Sule offers automatic employment to serving corp member for donating 101 wheelchairs
Governor Abdullahi Sule has offered automatic employment to a serving youth corper from Ebonyi State, Nwanga Johnhilary Chikumaga for donating one hundred and one wheelchairs to persons with disabilities from…
SSA, Abba Isa Receives Surprise Birthday, Appoints Barr. Yusuf Iyodo As Technical Assistant
By Lanre Oloyede It was an electrified atmosphere on Tuesday as members of Staff, a large number of admirers as well as well-wishers of the Senior Special Assistant to the…
Mr David Anyaele, Special Assistant to the Governor on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), in Abia, has commended the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for including PWDs in its peace advocacy campaign…
Following the recently announced 2024 budget, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu, has expressed her dissatisfaction over the insufficient allocation of funds for the disability commission.…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has said that only 4,000 out of 35.5 million persons with disabilities registered with the commission. James Lalu, executive secretary of the…
By Rotimi Agbana The Country Director, MacArthur Foundation, Kole Shettima, on Monday urged politically appointed Persons with Disabilities to commission the National Bureau of Statistics on a survey for comprehensive…
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in partnership with Caritas Nigeria empowers 400 vulnerable persons including persons with disabilities in Ekiti state with vocational skills through the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant…
Stakeholders have been urged to make concerted effort towards problems assailing people with disabilities in Nigeria in commemoration of United Nations International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). This call…
The proposal by the Gombe State Government to establish a law to address stigmatisation, discrimination and other negetive attitudes towards people with disabilities is already exciting members of the Joint…
Determined to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of Students with Disabilities of Special Education Centre, Gombe, as part of his clarion calls for national services, Mr. Mohammed…
The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings that do not comply with the minimum standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from January 17. The…
IDPD: Group Launches Skills Acquisition Centre For PWDs In FCT
The Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative has launched skills acquisition centre to empower women and girls with disabilities in Karimajiji, FCT Nigeria. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Acting…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the National Assembly will give priority to bills and laws concerning Persons With Disabilities to ensure their inclusivity in the affairs of the country. Akpabio…