The Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN), yesterday, April 1st 2023, held a General Assembly with the sole purpose of conducting the election/ratification of a new Management Board…
Despite the policies to reduce the suffering of people with disabilities (PWD) in Nigeria, they still suffer different forms of discrimination in the society. People with disabilities are supposed to…
Ms Rafatu Salami, the Executive Director, Okenite Foundation for Special Needs Children, has called on government to expand inclusive health care services for women and people caring for children with…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi (INN), Ogun Ogun State residents with disability have lamented the unfavorable conditions encountered at polling units while trying to cast their votes at the just concluded 2023…
Lagos State Chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), the umbrella body for all Persons with Disabilities and their various associations in Nigeria has congratulated Governor…
Rotary Club of Ede has appealed to Persons with Disabilities to make Judicious use of assistive devices and other materials donated to them by the club. Outgoing President of the…
The Disability Community in Edo State has lost one of its women leaders, Miss Omole Janet Omoye. Omoye died after a brief illness. Ann Ojugo, chairperson, Edo State Joint National…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has said it is planning a program that would enable it coordinate Disability based research projects across the country. The commission, launched…
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has expressed concern over non-election of candidates that are Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) at the 2023 General Elections. Grace Jerry, Executive Director, IFA and Convener,…
From Umar Saleh (INN), Bauchi Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi State have joined other well-wishers to congratulate Governor Bala Abdulkhadir Mohammed on success at the just concluded governorship polls.…
Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has advocated the inclusion of persons with Down Syndrome in decision-making in the society. The Foundation in partnership with Down Syndrome International and other stakeholders…
From Lateef Dada Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the Ministry of Justice to review and bring up-to-date disability bills. Adeleke stated this during the distribution of support materials…
Disability News
Disability organisations advocate accelerated implementation of employment equity policies
Disability rights organisations in Ghana have called on policymakers to implement employment equity policies for transformative disability inclusion. The organisations and partners, in extensive proposals at the conclusion of the…
Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he wants to help persons with disabilities across Africa. He hailed Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane as an inspiration to him. Osimhen netted…
The Chief Executive Director of Hope Ability Empowerment Initiative, (HAEI) Martina Ongbonya Ntino has released a statement celebrating her birthday and her NGO’s anniversary with a touching “little beginning” story.…