Artists and creative with disabilities have called on government and stakeholders in the arts and creative industry for inclusivity and opportunities to contribute their quota to nation building. They made…
By Umar Saleh (INN), Bauchi The campaign train of Bauchi state governor Bala Abdulkhadir Mohammed was in Darazo local government of the state for kick-off campaign for second term. The…
By Seriki Adinoyi A Professor of Special Needs Education (visual impairment) of the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jos, Professor Emeka Desmond Ozoji, has identified social…
The Albino Foundation (TAF) has called on Media Professionals to ensure that the activities of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are given optimal coverage during the forthcoming elections. The founder, Mr…
At the inauguration of the committee on the implementation and institutionalization of the strategic roadmap and coordinating framework of the Fed Min of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development…
Disability News
Nigerian police to recruit deaf, blind police officers, fully implement 5% PWDs reservation
The Nigeria Police say they are working to meet the five per cent employment slot reserved for persons with disabilities (PWDs) per the provisions of the National Disability Law. Inspector…
From Okwe Obi The Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba, has warned persons with disabilities to desist from aiding criminality. Alkali Baba stated this yesterday, at the 4th Anniversary…
Disability News
DPPU Presents National Policy Document To NCPWD, As Lalu Seeks Stakeholders Adoption
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu was recently in Abuja presented with the Draft Policy Documents of the Commission by the DPPU Unit…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel through the Honorable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan celebrates abilities in disabilities with the spirit…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has called for domestication of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 17 States across Nigeria. The Centre made the call in…
A non-governmental organisation, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative has unveiled an application – WI-APP — to ease electoral processes, provide relevant information and assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during this…
Alan Emmanuel (INN), Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State government (AKSG) through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare marked the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The…
By Henry Uche In a bid to foster inclusiveness in the scheme of things, the Telecommunication & Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) is making a case on behalf of people…
By Adekunle Sulaimon A renowned disability inclusion activist and founder of the Children’s Developmental Centre (CDC), Dr Olayinka Labake Akindayomi, has died at age 66. Akindayomi built up services provision…
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, says his administration will continue to support the blind, visually impaired and other persons with disabilities in the state, providing them with the resources and…