The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called on stakeholders across Nigeria to move beyond symbolic activities and take concrete steps toward supporting persons on the autism spectrum…
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Inclusion Can’t Stop at Discounts — Bankole Demands Legislative Seats for Persons With Disabilities
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Leader of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aare (Hon.) Tolu Bankole, has called on political leaders across Nigeria to move…
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CMAD, Ola-Oki Foundation Train Women with Disabilities on Cancer Awareness in Badagry
Women with disabilities in Badagry have received practical training on cancer awareness, early detection, and support services during a health education programme organized by the Centre for Media Advocacy for…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has reinforced its commitment to inclusive education by supporting visually impaired candidates…
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PWDs in Badagry Decry Neglect, Demand Greater Inclusion from Elected Representatives
Badagry, Lagos State — The Association of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Badagry Headquarters, has expressed deep concern over what it described as the continued neglect of persons with disabilities in…
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Persons with Disabilities Hail Passage of Benue Climate Change Law, Demand Inclusive Implementation
By Kelsey Chukwunyere Nwosu, INN Reporter Makurdi, Nigeria — Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Benue State have welcomed the passage of the state’s Climate Change Law by the Benue State…
Founder of Movement Beyond Walls, Pelemo Nyajo, has raised concerns over the continued exclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, describing them as an “afterthought” in governance, infrastructure, and…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has paid an official visit to Katsina State as part of ongoing efforts to…
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Disability Commission Donates Assistive Devices to Persons with Disabilities in Katsina
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated assistive devices to persons with disabilities in Katsina State, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and improved quality of life. The…
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OPM Pastor Seeks Husband for 21-Year-Old Autistic Adopted Daughter, Offers Incentives
The founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Pastor Chibuzor Chinyere, has announced plans to facilitate the marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is on the autism spectrum.…
Students from the Special Education Centre, Bauchi, have emerged as the overall winners at the Bauchi State 2026 Girls in ICT Demo Day, a competition that celebrated innovation, resilience, and…
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NCPWD Urges ECOWAS Member States to Adopt Disability Data Framework for Inclusive Development
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called on Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt and domesticate the ECOWAS Disability Data…
Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have received food items and financial support from the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) as part of ongoing efforts to provide relief…
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A Trail of Determined Success Despite Dual Disability: Meet the Deafblind Para-Karate Silver Medalist at Abuja 2026
From childhood, Solomon “Lionheart” Okelola nurtured a passion for martial arts. Together with his younger brother, he spent countless hours watching action movies featuring legendary martial artists such as Jackie…
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Centre Warns INEC to End ‘Braille Theatre,’ Threatens Legal Action Over Accessibility Failures
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to move beyond symbolic inclusion and ensure functional accessibility for blind…