Persons with disabilities in Ekiti State have called on government and relevant authorities to address the various barriers limiting their participation in electoral processes. This is the bases of an…
The founder, Caregiver Concern Foundation Africa, Rev. Fr. Clement-Mary Ilechukwu, has called for social security allowance for the aged, the needy, and the jobless in the country. While lamenting the…
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Foundation Commences Skills Acquisition Training For The Deaf, Orphans And Widows In Gombe State
In fulfilment of promise made by Hon Adamu Abba Hassan, Founder/President, Masoyi Foundation, to empower 100 members of the Gombe State Association of the Deaf (GOMSAD) for more productive living,…
A physically challenged and Coordinator of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nurudeen Wasiu, has commended the governor of the state, Mr Seyi…
The Gateway Front Foundation (GFF), being promoted by former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has awarded scholarships to some indigent students of the state studying in various tertiary…
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq. The Federal Government has flagged-off capacity building workshops on income-generating activities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in…
By Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo John Obinna Ukoumuneh, who has refused to be shackled by his disability, is spreading the message of ability in disability. John Obinna Chukwuma Ukoumuneh has refused to…
Foundation for Youth Awakening and Empowerment (FOYAE), a youth focused Non-governmental Organization, NGO, has concluded a 3-day training for Persons with Disabilities in the area of public budget literacy. The…
Former National Disabled Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Misbahu Lawan Didi, has indicated interest to recontest the position, promising to change the fortune of People with Disabilities (PWD)…
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Wednesday inaugurated Prosthetics and Orthotics workshop at the 44 Nigerian Army Refence Hospital, Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
The Lagos State Government has said it would unveil more policies and programmes to help People With Disabilities in the state. The General Manager, Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs(LASODA),…
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Participants call for more resources, technical support for persons with disabilities
Participants on Tuesday called for improved resources and technical support to address the needs of persons with disabilities across the globe. The participants made the call at a United Nation’s…
By Donald Iorchir The Global Disability Inclusion (CBM) in collaboration with University of Ibadan (UI) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) are implementing a six-year programme…
Nigeria on Monday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2022 World Down Syndrome Day, with the theme “Significance and what is the genetic condition”. World Health Organisation…
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Persons With Disabilities Possess Special Abilities Which Must Be Encouraged”- James Lalu
At the maiden edition of the Open House Event organized by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development today 22nd March, 2022, the Executive Secretary, National…