By Okwe Obi Majority of the pedestrian bridges and walkways in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, have been taken over by street beggars mostly those with special needs. The…
Lois Auta-Udokanta, CEO and Founder, Cedar Seed Foundation and Network of Disabled Women has revealed that her studying and graduating from the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance, (SPPG) has…
INEC says fresh registration in the third quarter of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide has hit 5,173,335. INEC in its weekly update on CVR for Quarter 3, Week…
Mohammed Abba Isa, a wheelchair user and Senior Advocate for Disability Rights and Inclusive Development, has received an “Ability In Disability” meritorious award. The award was presented to him by…
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President Muhammadu Buhari Is A Leader With Uncommon Political Will, Says James Lalu
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has congratulated the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari for demonstrating the will…
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Lalu receives resolutions of 5 thematic points, promises inclusive approach in the commission
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu recently in his office at Raph Shodeinde Street Abuja, received in audience a delegation from the Joint…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday promised to enhance greater participation of persons living with disabilities during the February12 council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The INEC…
President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Nigerian athletes participating in the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games success at the competition. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the…
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ISEF Calls For Employment Of Special Teachers, Donates Educational Materials In Badagry
Isaac Sewanu Educational Foundation (ISEF) has called for employment of special teachers at Methodist High schools for children with Disabilities in Badagry, Lagos State. Pioneer of the foundation, Mr. Isaac…
The Kaduna State High Court, on Monday, convicted and sentenced a person with physically disability who is allegedly a serial fraudster, Gabriel Chimezie to seven years imprisonment on each of…
Mr. Kie Obomanu has been elected as the Chairman, National Forum of State Chairmen, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD). The election which took place after the closing…
Over time, people living with disabilities have continued to make advocacies for inclusion in many areas of life, especially being seen as people that can stand on their own and…
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Stakeholders Want Disability Commission To Partner Population Commission On PWDs’ Data
Some disability stakeholders have urged the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWDs) to partner the National Population Commission (NPC) for collation, and collection of accurate data on Persons With…
…As Centre for Citizens with Disabilities ( CCD) marks 3rd anniversary of the passage of Disability Rights Act Disability Commission to impact on 31m lives, Group says From Noah Ebije…
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Stakeholders fault disabilities commission failure to account on stewardship to PWDs
Stakeholders have faulted the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWDs) over failure to give account of its efforts on implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act and…