By Bianca Iboma-Emefu Over 200 undergraduate of the social works department, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State and some students from Babcock University Ilision, Ogun State have been trained in…
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Coalition Urges Taraba Gov-elect To Sign Disability Act Into Law, Establish Commission
The Coalition of the Advocacy for Disability Act (ADAC) on Monday reiterated its commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities (PWDs) live a fulfilled life through an accessible system and…
A civil society Organisation (CSOs), Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to make elections accessible for the People With Disabilities (PWDs). Speaking at…
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Disability inclusion: NGO wants media to utilise sign language interpretation, others
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has tasked media executives to consider disability inclusion in their broadcast and news production to promote inclusive practices, including the consistent utilization of sign language interpretation.…
Inclusive Friends Association, IFA , has called on the Nigerian Government to ensure that all suspected electoral offenders at the 2023 general election are prosecuted to serve as a deterrent…
The Jibore Impeccable Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established out of sincere burning passion to help the less privilege especially people with disability, is celebrating its 7 years anniversary on Thursday,…
The Ekiti State Government has waded into the lingering disputes among members of the Persons With Disabilities community in the State. Speaking at a reconciliatory meeting with leadership of the…
In compliance with section 28 and 29 of the 2018 Disability Law, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has today 24th May, 2023…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities organized a training workshop for government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) and the private sector on the National…
The Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu on 9th May, 2023 appointed Mr. Eldad Monu, the pioneer, Chairman of Abia State Disability Commission along with a governing board, representing…
The Gombe government has been urged to establish a commission that will cater to the needs of people with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Stakeholders who attended a meeting organised…
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David Lalu Leads Disability Desk Officers To Abaji For Total Compliance With The Disability Law
To further strengthen the advocacy drive on the compliance and enforcement of the 2018 Disability law, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has…
Persons With disabilities (PWDs), want the incoming administration to ensure the appointment of members at the national, subnational and cabinet levels. Founder of The Albino Foundation, Jake Ekpelle made the…
By Mnena Iyorkegh The United Nations has restated its commitment toward fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable society, where every individual can realize their full potential, regardless of any physical…
Persons with disabilities in Osun State have decried the negative attitude of able-bodied towards them, saying the stigmatisation was disheartening. The group under the aegis of the Joint National Association…