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…
By Kehinde Akintola Federal Government on Friday reiterated its resolve toward the implementation of programmes aimed at ensuring effective rehabilitation of millions of People living with Disabilities (PWDs) across the…
By Lawrence Nwimo Stakeholders including CSOs, Media and Town Union leaders have called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to consider reactivating the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) in Anambra state. The call…
By Luminous Jannamike Nigeria Fellows of the Global Exchange on Religion in Society (GERIS) have advocated holistic approach to the sexual and reproductive health rights of Women With Disabilities (WWDs).…
The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities with the able leadership of the Executive Secretary, Mr. James David Lalu has restated its commitment to protecting the fundamental rights of Persons…
During a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada today 8th September, 2022 in Abuja, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi (INN), Ogun The National Health Insurance Scheme has promised special Health Care packages that will reflect better inclusion and more flexible options for Persons with Disabilities in…
Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in governance and decision-making in the state. They made the call during a four-day training organised…
By Oni Femi (INN), Ekiti Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) is set to commence an advocacy project in Ekiti State. The project has support of the Disability Rights Fund.…
At a consultative forum of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in preparation for the World Health Organisation’s World Disability Report organized by Sightsavers today 7th September, 2022, the Executive…
Disability News
CSF Seeks Support to Advance Implementation of National Policy on Inclusive Education
The Cedar Seed Foundation has called for support from stakeholders within and outside the Education sector as it continues advocacy for implementation of the National Policy on Inclusive Education in…
Ahead of the 2023 housing and population census, the National Population Commission, NPC, has assured a disability-inclusive exercise. Chairman of the Commission, Nasir Isa-Kwarra, gave the assurance when he received…
Disability News
Lalu Receives Albino Foundation, Says Partnership Will Improve Political Participations Of PWDs
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Mr. James David Lalu today, 5th September, 2022 in his office received in audience a delegation from the ALBINO foundation and…