By Chukwunyere Nwosu, Abuja Community of Persons with Disabilities in Abuja on Tuesday decried the exclusion of PWDs from the ministerial list submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate.…
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By Blessing Ibegbu Mr Kula Magaji, Chairman, Association of Persons with Disability in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, has advocated for the inclusion of their members in key political…
To advance the inclusion of Persons with Albinism in government’s activities and programs, the Lagos Albinism Awareness Foundation (LAAF), on Saturday, 5th August, called for inclusion of Persons with Albinism…
FAECARE foundation, in it’s efforts to reduce inequalities and advance the rights of Persons with Disabilities in Rivers State, carried out a series of courtesy visits to National Orientation Agency…
The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano state, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure, says the institution is offering free education to physically challenged students. He stated this…
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Lalu Reiterates Commission’s Commitments To Critically Evaluate Policy Documents By Solidarity Centre
In accordance with the recent signing by Nigeria to the United Nation’s convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities on International Labor Organization, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for…
To further demonstrate the ability in Disabilities, the FCT Para Soccer team presented a trophy to the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu recently…
By Kehinde Olatunji Founder, Hope Builders for the physically challenged foundation, Dr Christiana Akinrinmade, has stressed the need for equal opportunities and inclusiveness for People With Disabilities (PWD). Speaking at…
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APC Deaf Group Congratulates Sen. Sani Danladi On Nomination In Tinubu’s Ministerial List
The Deaf Support Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Taraba State has congratulated Sen Abubakar Sani Danladi on his nomination in president Bola Tinubu’s 28 ministerial list. The Senate…
By Henry Oduah Former executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Prof Suleiman Bogoro has called for inclusion of all in governance without discrimination. Bogoro made the submission…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), yesterday, educated people with disabilities about the new trend of human trafficking and exploitation in Edo State. Speaking at…
Ekiti- A group, Disability Not a Barrier Initiative, (DINABI) has called for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in the process of budget planning and implementation in Ekiti State.…
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GDBV: Disability advocate seeks accessibility services for women with disabilities in Oyo
Disability advocate and an amplifying voices fellow for Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), Folarin Iyanuoluwa Veronica, has took an awareness and sensitization campaign on Gender and Disability Based Violence (GDBV) to…
500 Persons with disabilities have been provided with food items. This is in line with Governor Mai Mala Buni’s pledge to provide palliatives to the people of Yobe state to…
By Henry Tyohemba The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has urged the National Universities Commission (NUC) to work towards incorporating their needs into its curriculum. The Executive Secretary…