As the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities ( NCPWD) continues to pursue an approval for the recruitment of staff for the Commission to enhance it’s capacity and capabilities to…
The need for expedient action on passage of the disability law for the overall interest of persons living with disabilities (PWD) in the state has been stressed during a one…
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You Rewarded BBNaija Winner, But Abandoned Us, Paralympics Champions Tackle Ogun Gov
By Peter Moses Two Paralympics stars – Lateefat Tijani and Isau Ogunkunle – who represented Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics have berated Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over “lack…
By Waliat Musa Former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Kehinde Bamigbetan, who is aspiring to be a member of the House of Representatives for Oshodi-Isolo II, has…
By Patrick Obia The violence against persons prohibition (VAPP) and disability right laws of Cross River State may become mere legislation with no impact if people don’t know about their…
History was again made in Awka as Mr. Steven Eremi tied the nuptial knot with his heartthrob, Barrister Chinenye Okeke, the Secretary, Disability Rights Commission. It was a joyous and…
The former governor of Nasarawa state, Senator Umaru Tanko Almakura has promised to carry along people living with disabilities if elected as the national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress,…
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Kogi Ex. Sec. Office for Disability Affairs, Mobilizes PWDs For Gov. Bello’s Presidency
Executive Secretary Office for Disability Affairs, Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Michael has called for action that will lead to the reduction of street begging and unemployment among People Living With Disabilities…
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Persons with disabilities still going through harrowing experiences in Nigeria – Nurudeen
By Musliudeen Adebayo The Coordinator for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Wasiu Nurudeen has said a majority of persons with disabilities…
By APO Group Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided materials to Wakilare, a group of people with disabilities who make a living by producing handmade slippers, bags, and shoes…
A group, Support, Comprehensive Care and Empowerment for People with Psychosocial Disabilities (SUCCEED), has called on the Federal Government to enact laws to empower people with disabilities in the country.…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has stated that the existence of Persons with Disabilities demands that all “hands must be on Deck”.…
The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has given 17 Partner Organisations N152 million to address the needs of children and youngsters with disabilities and livelihood support. TLMN gave the funds to…
Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured Persons living with Disabilities in the state that their interest would continue to be protected by his administration. Oyetola spoke through his Special…
Zamfara State Directorate of Sports says that it has started preparations to participate in the up coming National Para Soccer Festivals in April 2022The Director Sports, Isyaka Shamil, made the…