Stakeholders in Gombe State have advocated the establishment of Gombe State Persons With Disability Protection Commission to improve the wellbeing of people with various forms of disability in the state.…
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkhadir Mohammed has approved the appointment of chairman of the State’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Ibrahim Mohammed into the 2023 transition committee. Mohammed was…
By Emmanuel Mogbede Mr Ayuba Gufwan, the Director, Beautiful Gate Handicapped Peoples Foundation, says Nigerians with disabilities owe the APC a debt of gratitude for signing into law the National…
TAF Africa, a leading advocate for disability inclusion in Nigeria, has announced the organisation’s new brand identity, focused on creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for persons with disabilities.…
The Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD), David Anyaele, Tuesday said society has failed people with disabilities and made them vulnerable to exploitation from the public.…
By Prince Okafor United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, an international Non-Government Organisation, Sightsavers, have canvassed for disability inclusion in private sector employers in Nigeria and across West African countries.…
From Sola Ojo Stakeholders in the education sector in Kaduna State especially those advocating for improved educational provision for girls have called on the Kaduna State government to create a…
Governments at all levels and media practitioners have been advised to bring to the front burner issues relating to people with disabilities and find a way of addressing them. The…
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Updated: Gov Ikpeazu Appoints Eldad Monu Chairman Of Abia State Disability Commission
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has appointed Mr. Eldad Monu, a Person with Disability, as chairman of the State’s Disability Commission. Eldad Monu, a Deaf person, was yesterday inaugurated…
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Foundation urges PDP to appoint PWDs as Ministers, Commissioners at National and Sub National Cabinet
The Albion Foundation (TAF) Africa has called for appointment of persons with disabilities as Ministers and Commissioners at the National and sub-national cabinet. The Founder/CEO, Amb. Jake Epelle made the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Edo State command has assured Edo State chapter of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) of partnership and security of…
FAECARE Foundation has trained it’s board, staff and volunteers on safeguarding, and all associated policies with support from Disability Rights Fund (DRF). The one day organisational development workshop focused on…
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Abia Disability Commission: JONAPWD urges Gov Ikpeazu to pause imposition, inauguration of board appointment
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Abia State chapter has called on Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu to pause any imposition and inauguration of a governing…
In order to activate sections 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the 2018 Prohibition Act, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has advocated…
A presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 presidential elections and founder and chief Responsibility Officer, Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE), Dr Chike Okogwu,…