By Wale Akinselure The need for Nigerians to give to people with disabilities, motherless children and the less privileged has been stressed. Principal, Vincy Froebel Model School, Ibadan, Mrs Ayeni…
“You Matter To Us Foundation”, a Non-Profit Organisation, gave out menstrual aid boxes to representatives of 34 inclusive schools in Lagos State in commemoration of this year’s International Day of…
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TIKA Supports Chadian People with Disabilities on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TÄ°KA) distributed 100 special needs tricycles on December 3, 2021, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, in cooperation with the Ministry of Women, Family,…
Sound Abilities for Vulnerable Women Initiative Nigeria (SAVWIN) has called for full implementation and domestication of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018 at both national and State…
The president of the Albino Foundation, Jake Epelle, has won the Franco–German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law 2021. The award is presented annually to individuals who…
Ogun State Government has revealed that it would give special attention to the aged and persons with disabilities in its waste management services. State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun announced this…
Cross section of children with special needs participating at the event By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have been charged to aspire to attain leadership positions like their peers,…
The Executive secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has assured the Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) of his commitment to members of the…
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JONAPWD Urges PWDs To Demand Accountability, Wants Reinstatement Of Cluster Representations In LASODA
The Lagos State Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Dr. Adebukola Adebayo, has urged the over 2 million Persons with Disabilities in Lagos State to demand accountability…
By ‘Suyi Ayodele Persons with disabilities under the umbrella of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), on Thursday, urged the Edo State Government to domesticate the Discrimination…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says fresh registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has hit 4,681,206 as at 7am, Monday, Dec. 13. The commission disclosed this in…
Disability News
Sierra Leone Launches Socio-Economic Empowerment Project For Persons With Disabilities
President Julius Maada Bio has launched the Socio-economic Empowerment Project for Persons living with Disabilities, PwDs, unveiled the accessibility audit report and called for a barrier-free environment for the vulnerable.…
Commemorated every 3rd of December across the globe, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) offer unique opportunities for groups and individuals to champion the Disability cause in multiple…
By Blessing Nnabuife Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has assured that his government is very mindful of the needs of people with disabilities and that they were taken into consideration…
By Lawrence Nwimo The disabilities community in Anambra state has ranked Anambra International Cargo/ Passenger Airport, first among equals in disabilities accessibility features. The group made this known on Saturday…