In the stride toward deepening the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across political party structures in Nigeria, the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) took advocacy to the National Chairman of…
By Victor Ayeni The Lagos State government has said as part of its efforts to promote inclusiveness in the state, it has trained some of its workers, law enforcement agents,…
The Kogi State Chairman of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, Mr Daniel Arome Ibrahim, has appealed to public spirited individuals and institutions to come to his aid by providing him with…
As part of advocacy for inclusive employment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria, Special Needs Initiative for Growth (SNIG) in partnership with Jobberman has piloted its first employment scheme project…
People With Disabilities (PWDs) have received over N100 million for self employment under the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS). APPEALS is a six-year project developed by the…
Disability News
NCPWD Partners NCC To Enhance Digital Interventions On Seamless Communication For PWDs
In a bid to providing stress-free access in communication with the disability community, the management team of the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities led by the Executive Secretary, Mr.…
… appoints Coordinators for Women with Disabilities Forum APC Women with Disabilities Forum has begun grassroots mobilization of members for the 2023 general elections in the North Central region. Convener…
By Danlami Nmodu Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora has said that disability in any form should not be a reason for discrimination. Dr Adeleke said…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has promised to involve the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, SCIAN, in some of it’s media advocacy campaigns to promote road safety consciousness.…
Disability News
JONAPWD Anambra Unveils Abridged Igbo And Pidgin Version of Anambra State Disability Rights Law.
By Chidimma Ajemba The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Anambra State Chapter on Wednesday 7 September organised a one-day public presentation of the Abridged Igbo and Pidgin…
Disability News
NCPWD Parleys NADDC, Seeks Collaborative Measures On Transportation Solution For PWDs
In his quest to identify critical Stakeholders in the bid to provide accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James…
As part of effort to improve the standard of education in Gombe state, Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has declared a state of emergency in the state’s educational sector. The…
By Khalid Ahmed (INN), Gombe Persons with disabilities in Nigeria are faced with the problems of discrimination, marginalization, and exclusion from national issues including issues that affect their lives. The…
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says that more than 60 million Nigerians suffer from mental issues. Obindo, who is also the Chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry,…
Olujie extols Taribo’s roles in successful passage of disability bill House of Assembly Candidate, Ukwa East, under the flagship of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Chidi Topaz Olujie has revealed…