The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) joined the rest of the world to celebrate and recognize the enormous contributions of Persons with Disabilities around the world on…
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IDPD: Zamfara Zakkat board distributes 400 bags of beans, 30 wheel bicycles to persons with disability
Zamfara State Zakkat and Endowment Board has distributed 400 bags of beans and 30 wheel bicycles to disabled people in the state. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of…
Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has enjoined women and girls with disabilities to rise above low self esteem and be imbued with a spirit of determination. The charge…
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for more inclusiveness of the people with disabilities in society…
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Wike offers N50m, automatic appointment of lecturing job to person with disability who bag a PhD
Governor Nyesom Wike has honoured Dr. James Daniel, a student of the Rivers State University (RSU), living with disability, with N50 million and automatic appointment as a university lecturer for…
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DIAL Awards: Project Enable honours Individuals and OPD as Experts call for inclusion of PWDs in the society
Lois Auta, Flora, Unilever, GTBank, Anambra State Receive Honourary Awards Prominent persons in the Disability Community were among awardees at the yearly Disability Inclusion And Leadership (DIAL) Awards for outstanding…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities NCPWD, is planning to convene a first ever national disability summit as part of her activities to mark this year’s International Day of…
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World Disability Day: UN calls for increased recognition of persons with disabilities
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, calls for greater recognition of the rights…
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) and its allies on the Access Nigeria Campaign leveraged international day of persons with disabilities to advocate for change on PWDs issues, especially improved implementation…
As the world celebrate the annual international Day of Persons with Disability which takes place every 3rd of December, the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center, Jos celebrate with the over…
By Chibuzor Okoye In commemoration of the 2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Anambra state governor, Dr. Willie Obiano has today, 3rd December, 2022, officially approved the establishment of…
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IDPD: IGP approves establishment of special desk for PWDs in police commands nationwide
– Says NPF Committed to Disability Mainstreaming and Protection of Rights of PWD The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has approved the establishment of a Special Desk…
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IDPD2021: Makinde appoints PWD supervisor in each LGA/LCDA, vows to run all inclusive, accessible govt
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated persons living with disabilities in the State, Nigeria, and all over the world on the occasion of the December 3, 2021 International…
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IDPD2021: CCD urges Buhari to sign Electoral Bill into an Act, charges MDAs on full implementation of Disability Act
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged president Muhammadu Buhari to sign in an Act the electoral bill. The Bill when enacted, will provide for the removal of barriers…
Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) a Disability Rights movement has demanded recognition of the rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities (WGWD) to informed decision making and justice…