By Bianca Iboma-Emefu Education is a fundamental right under both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 1999 constitution of Nigeria. This inalienable right and how it can be…
David Anyaele, the convener of the Coalition of Disability Organisation (CODO), has urged the federal government to step up efforts to provide an inclusive and accessible environment and services for…
By Abdulfatai Kadir (INN), Kwara Adebisi Fabiyi Foundation has restated it’s commitment to the development of sports for persons with disabilities. The foundation made the pledge in its 39th edition…
By Angela Onwuzoo The Joint National Association Of Persons With Disabilities, Lagos State Chapter, has accused the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of neglect. The association also said the Sanwo-Olu-led administration…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Abia State Chapter has denied endorsing any political party in the state. The association disclosed this in a press statement received…
Tochukwu Ifejika The Anambra State Government, south east Nigeria, on Friday, issued cash grants to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their small scale businesses. The beneficiaries are members of…
The North East Zone of the APC has threatened legal action against Alhaji Umar Damagum, Deputy Chairman, North, PDP, over alleged discriminatory remarks on People With Disabilities (PWDs). Mr Muhammad…
From Stanley Uzoaru The All Progressives Congress(APC) candidate for the Imo West senatorial district election,senator Osita Izunaso has empowered over one thousand People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Imo State. Izunaso…
Disability News
Project Disability Inclusion: Cedar Seed Launches Training manual for voters’ Education
By Chukwunyere Nwosu (INN), Abuja Cedar Seed Foundation has held a two-day stakeholder forum to launch a training manual on voters’ education and engage stakeholders to ensure full implementation of…
The Joint National Association Of Persons With Disability (JONAPWD) on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest at the Osun governor’s office, demanding immediate domestication of the disability bill. The protesters carried…
At what seemed like a partnership reignited, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has re-echoed the importance of education for Persons with disabilities…
The founder of Cedar Seed Foundation, Lois Auta has filed for leave of absence from her current position as CEO of the organisation and other non-governmental organizations in her charge.…
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has hailed Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for signing into law Edo State Disability Bill. The Executive Director of the Centre, David Obinna…
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has praised Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu for signing Abia State Disability Bill into law. The Executive Director, David Anyaele made the commendation…
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CSF Signs Grant Agreement With UNDP To Enhance Disability Inclusion In Electoral Process
Cedar Seed Foundation has reached an agreement with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance disability inclusion in electoral process and implement clause 54 of the electoral act for the…