Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, says his government is currently reviewing the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018, with a view of domesticating it in the state. Governor…
Disability Advancement Initiative (DAI) is seeking for housing allocation for persons with disabilities. The group made this demand when they paid an advocacy visit to Federal Mortgage Bank in Abuja…
The Abia State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities bill into law. The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedum Orji, while making…
By Friday Olokor The Nigeria Association of the Blind on Thursday called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to assent to the newly passed Copyright Bill to remove…
By Nurudeen Alimi Persons with disability in Oyo State, under the aegis of the Association of Persons With Disability (PWD). have commended the state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, for including…
The federal government has revealed that more than 90 per cent of children with disabilities have no access to elementary education. It said that 25 million Nigerians have one form…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has commended the Abia House of Assembly for the passage of the Abia State Disability Bill. Mr David Anyaele, Executive Director, CCD, made…
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) and a number of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to include persons with disabilities in the appointment of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners…
The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities under the able leadership of the Executive Secretary, Mr. James David Lalu has inducted over ninety newly employed staff into the Commission. Speaking…
Disability News
Court Order: JONAPWD, Imo State, Dissolves LG chapters, DSC, ADW; appoints caretaker committee members
•JONAPWD Imo State Caretaker Leaders The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Imo State chapter has dissolved all Local Government Chapters, the Disabled Sports Club (DSC) and the…
From Chukwunyere Kelsey Nwosu (INN), Abuja At a press conference on Monday, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, Mr James Lalu reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to…
A Young Deaf rights advocate and Secretary to the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (WFDYS), Douglas Izuchukwu, 22, has sent out a clarion call for total rejuvenation of…
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Lifeline Organisation for Children Empowerment (LOCE), has in its advocacy for Inclusive Education raised hope for children with disability in society. Founder and Executive Director of…
By Victoria Ojugbana LAGOS – The Federal Government has been urged to take necessary actions so as to end the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Coordinator, foundation…
Disability News
Lalu Lauds President Buhari’s Innovative Prowess, Appreciates Ministry’s Achievements
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr.James David Lalu has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s creative prowess is second to none as the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian…