Nigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has called on state Governments and state Houses of Assembly to establish, domesticate and fully implement disability laws across…
The Bauchi State Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) have urged the Bauchi State Government to provide at least 5% employment slot to Persons with Disabilities and adequate…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Bauchi state governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has said his administration will continue to support people with disabilities to enable them live a better life.…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The importance of inclusive education for women and girls with disabilities and the need for concerted efforts to address the challenges and implement effective inclusive education…
The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has given out wheel chairs, arm crutches, white canes, sewing machine, deep freezer, clippers, grinding machine and generators, as well…
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday explained why he appointed persons with disabilities into positions of authority in his government. He said he deliberately made such appointments to…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi Bauchi First Lady, Hajiya (Dr) Aisha Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated her determination to make life meaningful and easier for persons with disabilities in the state.…
By Oni Femi, Ekiti The Ekiti state Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, in the early hour on Sunday, joined Ekiti State Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Special schools…
In a bold move to address the underrepresentation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in sports and explore the barriers to participation, the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWDs) organised…
Bassey Otu, the Cross River State Governor, has said his administration will establish a disability commission to address issues affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and promote inclusion. He gave the…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, James David Lalu has successfully obtained his Doctorate Degree (PhD) at the prestigious University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. During a…
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…
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…
