The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Osun State has urged Nigerians to treat people with disabilities with more respect rather than subjecting them to abuse that could…
Edo State Persons with Disabilities have expressed anger over hike in fuel pump prices and high cost of living over planned removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The…
Upholding the tenets of patriotism and dedication to advancing the course of the Disability community, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has reaffirmed…
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We are confident Tinubu’s presidency will prioritize well-being and empowerment of PWDs – Osun PWDs
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State Chapter has expressed confident President Bola Tinubu’s presidency will continue to prioritize well-being and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities…
By Umar Saleh (INN), Bauchi A Large group of Person with disabilities People’s Democratic Party support group stormed Abubakar Tabawa Balewa Stadium to attend Bauchi state Governor Bala Abdulkhadir Mohammed’s…
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IFA Urges President Tinubu To Reserve 10% Appointive Positions For PWDs At All Levels of Government
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has called on President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFRN) and state governments to commit to affirmative action to ensure at least 10% of all political appointments…
The Federal Executive Council, presided by Out-going President Muhammadu Buhari has, on Tuesday, approved the ratification of the African Union Protocol on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The National…
Anambra State ministry of health in partnership with World Health Organisation, WHO, and ministry of women and social welfare, hosted families, men and women with disabilities in celebrating this year’s…
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…