In compliance with section 28 and 29 of the 2018 Disability Law, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has today 24th May, 2023…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities organized a training workshop for government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) and the private sector on the National…
The Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu on 9th May, 2023 appointed Mr. Eldad Monu, the pioneer, Chairman of Abia State Disability Commission along with a governing board, representing…
The Gombe government has been urged to establish a commission that will cater to the needs of people with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Stakeholders who attended a meeting organised…
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David Lalu Leads Disability Desk Officers To Abaji For Total Compliance With The Disability Law
To further strengthen the advocacy drive on the compliance and enforcement of the 2018 Disability law, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has…
Persons With disabilities (PWDs), want the incoming administration to ensure the appointment of members at the national, subnational and cabinet levels. Founder of The Albino Foundation, Jake Ekpelle made the…
By Mnena Iyorkegh The United Nations has restated its commitment toward fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable society, where every individual can realize their full potential, regardless of any physical…
Persons with disabilities in Osun State have decried the negative attitude of able-bodied towards them, saying the stigmatisation was disheartening. The group under the aegis of the Joint National Association…
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…