The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would give priority to pregnant women, senior citizens and People with Disabilities (PWD). The Commission said this on Wednesday at the…
By Juliet Oyoyo As political gladiators in the country campaign for their different candidates to clinch the seat of the Presidency in this year’s general elections, Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo,…
By Asma’u Halilu The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has organised a one-day voters education and sensitisation programme for the persons with disabilities in Kaduna State, on the use of…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has praised Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) leadership for creating a platform that refrain their members from becoming street beggars. The…
Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD) has launched an awareness campaign on the need for women with disabilities to participate in the electoral process, governance and economic activities. The group…
The National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD), says it is set to give block votes from the disability community to the All Progressive Congress’s (APC) candidate in the presidential…
Disability rights activists are celebrating after a new disability rights treaty was signed by the Nigerian government. Nigeria has taken a significant step towards promoting the rights of people with…
Disability News
Valentine: Groups Donate Educational Materials To Students With Disabilities In Badagry
The Isaac Sewanu Educational Foundation, in collaboration with Smart Innovation Hub took a noveau approach to this year’s Valentine Day celebration by putting smiles on the faces of students with…
By William Attah The Advocacy for Disability Act Clustre (ADAC) and Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) have called on the Gombe State Government to establish a Disability Commission to oversee the…
Disability News
FAECARE Urges Prioritize Protection and Advancement of Rights of PWDs in Rivers State
The FAECARE Foundation has called on stakeholders, in the public, private and social sector, and growth seeking individuals to prioritize attentions to the protection and advancement of the rights of…
Umar Saleh (INN), Bauchi Ahead the 2023 general elections, Hisham Sambo Luti, Chairman of Bauchi Local Government Persons with Disability PDP support group and founder of Kaura Deaf Youth/ Women…
In a bid to learn contemporary ideas and orientations in disability inclusive development as an approach for the implementation of the Discrimination Against persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, NCPWD’s 5…
Freky Andrew-Essien Care Foundation (FAECARE Foundation) in collaboration with Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace holds a One-Day Seminar on “Disability Inclusive Peace Building” for Persons with Disability in Rivers State.…
Umar Saleh (INN), Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has attributed successes his administration has recorded to the confidence, trust, prayers and words of encouragement from Disability support group…
The Cedar Seed Foundation (CSF) has organized a training to equip youth with disabilities with relevant knowledge on civic participation and capacity building to enable them take active part in…