The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has organized a stakeholders’ meeting with representatives of clusters of People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the state. The one day…
Disability News
Eid-el Fitr: Kano govt. distributes food items, clothes, others to PWDs, 13 rehabilitation centres
Kano State Government has distributed food items, clothes and cows to persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) and 13 rehabilitation centres for intellectually disabled persons across the state. Speaking at the…
The Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the United Nations Population Fund, has said People Living With Disabilities in the state should be given opportunities to express their potential as…
In commemoration of this year’s Eid-el -Fitri, the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has reiterated it’s commitment to the welfare of Persons With Disabilities in the society. Speaking…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to providing strong support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) ahead and during the forthcoming 2023 general elections. INEC national commissioner…
Disability News
Ramadan: Group To Construct Borehole, Mosque For Students With Disabilities In Gombe, Donate Food items
Muslim Women Group (MWG) of the Community Education Resource Centre CERC, Gombe, Gombe State has pledged to donate a borehole and mosque for students with disabilities during a visit to…
Disability News
Regular Training Of Special Teachers Crucial To Helping Special Needs Learners – IEIEPC
The Inclusive Education and IEP Centre (IEIEPC) has said that it is crucial for teachers of learners with special needs to be abreast and equipped with in-demand skills and knowledge…
From Okwe Obi The vicissitudes of life have altered the livelihood of original inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, who are living with disabilities. These people converged recently…
A Non-Governmental Organization, Empower Persons with Disabilities Africa(PWDsA) last week put smiles on the faces of Persons With Disabilities when it gave out a mini business grant of the sum…
Down Syndrome News
Inclusion Can Make A Big Difference In The Lives Of People With Down Syndrome In Nigeria
By Thelma Chioma Abeku I had a conversation with a mother whose son was born with Down syndrome and one of her greatest challenges was “people’s insensitivity to her plight…
Dame Okowa with a patient at the 19th Sickle Cell Clinic The Wife of Delta Governor, Dame Edith Okowa on Thursday inaugurated the 19th Sickle Cell Clinic in Bomadi general…
Oman Air has offered 200 free tickets for people with disabilities to perform the Umrah rituals during the holy month of Ramadan. “The Ministry of Social Development appreciates the efforts…
The Federal Government says it has put in place a taskforce that will enforce accessibility standards on public buildings in Nigeria to ensure these structures are accessible to people with…
A disability inclusion activist, David Anyaele, has faulted the All Progressive Congress and the Peoples Democratic party on the prices they placed for the purchase of nomination and interest forms…
Jodie and son By Ademola Olonilua If you danced to the Nigerian singer, Joy Eseoghene Odiete popularly known as Jodie’s hit song, Kuchi Kuchi which was released in 2010, then…