The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu today 8th of March, 2022 joined women all over the world to celebrate the International Day for…
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Coalition of Ekiti Civil Society Organizations (COECSO) has called for inclusion of women, youths and People with Disabilities in the electoral process. The body of Civil Society Organizations made the…
The Ekiti state government said it’s committed to implementing the 5% employment quota as contained in Part VI, sections 28 and 29 of the Ekiti State Disability law in subsequent…
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2023: Akase says will establish agency for persons with disabilities if elected Governor
Benue State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Terver Akase has promised to establish an agency for the People with Disabilities, PWDs, to address…
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Princess Onuoha Sustains Push For Rights Of Persons With Disabilities, Commends HoS For Establishing Disability Desk
By Tayo Olu In her quest to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities are protected at all levels, the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities, Princess Miriam…
Moved by compassion, a non-governmental organisation, Sly Foundation, has provided money and wheelchair to an accident victim in Ughelli area of Delta State. The victim developed a damage in his…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has donated wheelchairs to Muslim’s community in Calabar, General Hospital Akamkpa, and its environ as part of its welfare programme for 2022.…
The Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) in Anambra, Mr Ugochukwu Okeke, has commended Gov. Willie Obiano for establishing and constituting members of the Disability Rights Commission…
Pure Girls Initiative & Single Teenage Moms Foundation has donated packs of sanitary pads to teen girls at the “Pad A Girl Program” organized to mark its 1st Year Anniversary.…
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CEWHIN, LASODA unveils document to strengthen referral for persons with disabilities
The Centre for Women’s Health and Information, CEWHIN in collaboration with the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA, and Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, CCD, has unveiled Standard Operating…
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games on Friday, after a powerful message for peace from International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons. The opening ceremony at…
By Anthony Adeniyi The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities, Princess Miriam Onuoha has commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan…
By Dennis Erezi Nigeria and the United States (US) have partnered on creating equality and the inclusion of persons living with disabilities (PwDs) into the workforce through the Reciprocal Exchange…
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AWWDI Board Member commemorates International Wheelchair Day with Women with Disabilities in Abuja
In commemoration of the International Wheelchair Day, a board member of Advocacy For Women With Disability Initiative (AWWDI), Mrs Maryanne Moghalu has reached out to Women with Disabilities in the…
Advocacy For Women With Disability Initiative (AWWDI) has urged the print, online and television media to wake up and push harder for the cause of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria.…