The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has mourned the passing of the first president of the association, Barrister Danlami Basharu, who’s sad event took place on the…
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PWD writes Open Letter to Kogi Police Commissioner, seeks Justice for Murder of Woman with Disability, Aisha Aminu
A Person with Disability has written an open letter to Kogi Police Commissioner, calling for an investigation into the gruesome murder of Aisha Aminu, a Woman with physical disability and…
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NCPWD Marks International Menstrual Hygiene Day with Girls with Disabilities in FCT
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deemed it necessary to mark the International Menstrual Hygiene Day by reaching out to girls with disabilities in educational institutions such…
By Michael Akinadewo A 24- year-old lady with physical disability, Aishat Ayedun, has appealed to the government to help people with disabilities in acquiring entrepreneurship skills, as well as establishing…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development said it will continue to work towards a disability-friendly policy. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo stated this…
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Barr. Danlami’s passing is a great loss to disability rights movement in Nigeria – Dr. Chike Okogwu
Founder, Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), Dr. Chike Okogwu has mourned the passing of Barrister Danlami Basharu, a former JONAPWD President and one of the founding fathers of…
About 76 percent of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria do not have mobile phones, while 37 percent do not own smartphones, a report by GSMA indicated. The Director, Spectrum…
The Federal Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment towards the provision of an enabling environment for Youths and Students living with disabilities across the country. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of…
The Board Chairman, Kogi State Office For Disability Affairs, (KOSODA), Hon Ibrahim Daniel Arome, has condemned in totality the killing of Aisha Aminu, a member of the Disability Community, a…
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu wishes to announce that the Commission has opened a Condolence Register in honor of late Barrister Danlami…
The Board Member; Kogi State Office For Disability Affairs (KOSODA), Ahmed Abdulkareem Onimisi has congratulated Kogi State House of Assembly for successful inauguration of assembly members. He also emphasized on…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has expressed his sadness over the demise of a Frontline and Pioneer leader of the Joint Association…
A man simply identified as Siyaka Mohammed, has reportedly stabbed his girlfriend Aisha Aminu to death over a misunderstanding. 30 years old Aisha Aminu, a woman with disability, was tragically…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has appealed to the new administration to continue running the affairs of government with inclusion of Persons…
Over 200 undergraduate students of the Social Work department, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State and some students from Babcock University Ilisan, Ogun State were trained in the art and…