The Federal Government have commended the private sectors in the country for their commitments in providing improvements for persons with disabilities through provision of employments. The Executive Secretary, National Commission…
Tope Omogbolagun A United States-based Non-Governmental Organisation, MiracleFeet, has said that Nigeria records an estimated 9,000 new cases of clubfoot every year. The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of MiracleFeet,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission has appealed to Persons With Disabilities in Nasarawa State to approach their preferred telecommunication companies and link their National Identification Number to their Subscriber Identity Module.…
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has directed network providers in Nasarawa State to ease the difficulty being faced by People with Disability (PWD) in registering their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs).…
The Executive Secretary, Kogi State office For Disability Affairs (KOSODA), Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Michael, has congratulated Gov. Yahaya Bello for his uncommon bravery exhibited during the APC Primary elections. Barr.…
Occupants of the old and destitute home located at Alo Street, Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi state Wednesday raised the alarm over incessant floods in their residential headquarters. They explained that…
Alhaji Ali Goro, North East Zonal coordinator for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), has called for special intervention of the Federal Government. Goro, who made the appeal in an interview with…
By Haruna Salami Persons with Disabilities, PWD on Friday stormed the National headquarters of the All Progressives Congress, APC to express appreciation to the party for making nomination forms to…
As part of efforts to appreciate the policies of both federal and state governments in hearkening to the plight of the People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, the Joint Chairman…
Disability News
Coalition presents recommendations for enhancing PWDs access to Akanu Ibiam Inter’l Airport, Enugu
The Coalition of Disability Organisations (CODO) has presented recommendations for enhancing Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) mobility and communication facilities access at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Mr Nwachimerieze Ejikeme,…
Mental Disability News
Mental heath condition: Neuro-psychiatrist prescribes massive awareness campaign against stigmatisation
A Consultant Neuro-psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has recommended massive education and awareness campaigns on mental health to curb the stigmatisation associated with mental health conditions in the Nigeria. Kadiri, also…
Disability News
Ekiti Election: PWDs Task INEC On Creating Enabling Environment For Members, Sensitize Public
The youth wing of Persons with Disabilities, Ekiti State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to fulfill its promise of creating an enabling and conducive environment for…
Disability News
Positive Attitude Of Local Government Staff Vital To Accessing Our Rights – Adewale Adeyanju
The positive attitude and empathy of Local Government Staff towards Persons with Disabilities has been identified as a major boost towards accessing rights and privileges of these persons. This assertion…
A coalition of People Democratic Party (PDP) Persons with Disabilities Support Group, has said that the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s presidency is an idea whose time has come. The…
Governments at all levels, National Assembly and the citizenry have been told to prioritise issues that will improve the welfare and well-being of people with Disabilities (PWD) This is just…