As part of his stewardship to the community of Persons With Disabilities at the recent general elections, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu…
The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) has tasked the president-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu and governors-elect to appoint Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as ministers and commissioners. Mr Jake Epelle, the Founder and…
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Inclusive Education for Kaduna PWDs: We have a long way to go – ES Disability Board
By Uangbaoje Alex The Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Disability Affairs Board, Aliyu Yakasai on Tuesday noted that the State still have a long way to go in the inclusion of…
The federal government has revealed that there is high rate of violence against women, children, and other persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country. The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame…
In appreciation to the efforts of Enugu State House Of Assembly and the Executive arm of Enugu State government to ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to protect…
The disability community in Kaduna State has appealed to the governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani, to appoint Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into his cabinet. Representatives of the community made the appeal…
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FTH Gombe Employs Two Sign Language Interpreters, Recruits 10 PWDs As Hospital Staff
It was a happy moment for the deaf community of Gombe State when management of the Federal Teaching Hospital, FTH, Gombe announced appointment of two sign language interpreters to bring…
By Ngozi Egenuka Bothered by the terrible state of schools for children with disability, BIC, in partnership with Raising Star Africa Foundation has concluded renovation on a block of three…
The Joint National Association for Persons With Disabilities, Gombe State Chapter has continued to demand inclusion into governance, opportunities, and access to healthcare and education. The state Chairman, Dr Ishiyaku…
A community development initiative, Project Enable Africa, has restated its commitment to take many Persons with Disabilities out of labour market. It said this is achievable through its skills acquisition…
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Students With Disabilities Decry Discrimination In BSU, Call For NNAD/NCPWD’s Intervention
For students with disabilities in Borno State University, all isn’t well. This past week there was rude shock as the news of gross discrimination against a couple Deaf students seeking…
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RAMADAN 2023: KOSODA Chairman Felicitates With Muslims, Advocates Godly Love Towards PWDs
The Board Chairman, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs (KOSODA), Hon. Ibrahim Daniel Arome has congratulated Muslim faithfuls in the State and Nigeria at large as they celebrate Ramadan today.…
The Board Chairman, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, Hon Ibrahim Daniel Arome has described the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Usman Ogbo as a true mirror of inclusion. Arome…
As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has urged Persons with Disabilities all…
A Coalition of Disability Organisations (CODO), has wants stakeholders in the aviation sub-secto to ensure accessible facilities for persons with disabilities within the Airports environment. The Executive Director of the…