The Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has called for support from well meaning individuals and Corporate bodies to assist in completing the construction of its Lagos rehabilitation center.…
By Damilola Aina Persons with Disabilities, who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Friday, urged Nigerians not to be swayed by political parties using divisive smokescreen and…
Wife of Abia State governor, Dr. Nkechi Ikpeazu, has hailed members of the state House of Assembly for passing the disabilities bill into law. Her Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Chika…
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…