The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has strengthened its commitment to promoting disability inclusion through a renewed partnership with the National Association for Exceptional Children (NAEC). This collaboration…
Disability News
Niger Delta Stakeholders Unite to Push for Disability Inclusion in PIA Implementation
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on December 1, 2025, convened a crucial regional meeting in Port Harcourt to produce the Nine Niger-Delta Regional Demand Charter, a unified document…
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has been urged to expedite action on the passage of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Bill currently before it. The call was…
Lagos Reaffirms Support for Students With Disabilities at 18th IDPD Celebration
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive society as officials, educators, students, and stakeholders gathered to commemorate the 18th Edition of…
50 Years Anniversary: Unilorin Presents Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa
The University of Ilorin has presented a Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth of the institution and his remarkable global…
The National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Comr. Muhammad Sulaiman Abdulwahab, hosted an interactive engagement with persons with disabilities in commemoration of the International Day…
The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its resolve to enforce full compliance with the mandatory 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a major national empowerment programme, disbursing ₦200,000 each to 9,500 beneficiaries across…
IDPD 2025: Association Calls for Full Inclusion, Demands Immediate Enforcement of Disability Act
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), FCT Chapter, has urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to take urgent and decisive action toward full implementation of the…
LASU Disability Support Office Marks 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State University (LASU) Disability Support Office on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD),…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Thursday visited the Kuje Traditional Council Palace in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with…
IDD 2025: Bauchi First Lady Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Persons with Disabilities
The First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has restated her firm dedication to promoting inclusion, dignity, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities as the state…
From Shipwreck Survivor to Social Innovator: Returnee Migrant Launches Nigeria’s First NGO Laundry Service for Persons With Disabilities
A returnee migrant and humanitarian activist, Austin Amunega—known as Fahad Nasir—has transformed a story of survival into a nationwide movement dedicated to dignity, inclusion, and empowerment. After surviving multiple failed…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined Nigerians and the global disability community in commemorating the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with a renewed…
The National Leader of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aare (Hon.) Durotolu Oyebode Bankole, has called on all tiers of government to intensify efforts toward…