By Francis Ezediuno The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been called upon to adhere to the five percent requirements in the Disability Act while engaging ad-hoc staff for the…
Sir David Osunde By Abbas Jimoh Educationist and Christian cleric, Sir David Osunde has called for more inclusion of person with disabilities (PWDs), saying that Nigeria is losing more by…
The Irede Foundation has announced its decision to give out 100 free limbs to enable children living with limb loss and their families live independent and limitless lives. Speaking at…
In compliance with the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), 2010, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) recently presented a cheque of N4,994,50.18 to a beneficiary, Mrs. Sampson Ekaette Bassey, a…
Over the weekend, Irede Foundation took the street of strategic locations in Lagos to raise awareness on behalf of Persons without limbs and other persons living with different physical disabilities…
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David Osunde Foundation marks 30 years anniversary, empowers 20,000 indigent persons
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sir David Osunde Foundation, says it has empowered more than 20,000 poor people since it was established 30 years ago. The Founder of the organisation, Sir…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has warned the public against infringement, abuse, and misuse of its name, logo in public domain without any authorisation. The warning…
An advocacy group, Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) Wednesday, said security operatives should give Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), priority treatment at polling units on election day to enhance their participation in…
Persons with Disabilities have lamented the level of exclusion they experience in the provision of basic needs, access to infrastructure, and non recognition in the Badagry environments. The group made…
New research is shedding light on the ways that couples are impacted by having children with developmental disabilities. (Wedding Dreamz/Unsplash) Parents of children with developmental disabilities experience varying levels of…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo By Stephen Angbulu The Karmajiji Colony of People with Disabilities, Federal Capital Territory, has declared support for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo ahead of the 2023 presidential…
BOLD Hearts Network, in partnership with Center for Women, Faith & Leadership (CWFL) recently held a workshop on Sexual And Gender Based Violence for Women with Disabilities in Port Harcourt,…
The Senior Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), Adenike Lawal, has urged Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to leverage on opportunities and relationships available in the…
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CARE Storms NASS, NCAA, Addresses Continued Discrimination Against PWDs By Aviation Stakeholders
The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Aviation and the Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently hosted delegates from the Centre for Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) to…
A group of Persons Living with Disabilities from Northwestern states has pledged to support Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State in his pursuit of his presidential ambition. The group made…