The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Peace for Humanity Foundation, has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to coordinate planning and mobilise funds for…
Disability News
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has unveiled JONAPWD EXTRA, a new information and communication platform designed to strengthen coordination, transparency, and service delivery for persons with…
Foundation Donates Learning Materials to Blind Students in Kano
The Prof Jibrin Isa Foundation has donated learning materials to blind students at Special Education School Tudun Maliki in Kano, as part of efforts to support inclusive education. The materials…
Wadada Pledges Ministry for Persons with Disabilities, Donates N10m and Food Items in Nasarawa
The Senator representing Nasarawa State, Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, has pledged to establish a Ministry for Persons with Disabilities if elected, as part of efforts to strengthen inclusion and support for…
Nigeria Unveils First Accessibility-Adapted Vehicle to Boost Mobility, Economic Inclusion for PWDs
Nigeria has taken a significant step toward inclusive development with the unveiling of the country’s first accessibility-adapted vehicle, aimed at improving mobility and economic participation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have called for the strengthening of policy frameworks to ensure improved access to inclusive, community-based healthcare services for vulnerable groups across the state.…
An inclusive education initiative led by Kelvin Okiemute, a Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) Project Lead, has significantly improved access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) learning for Deaf students…
LAMATA, Disability Agency Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has commended the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) for its swift responsiveness and sustained…
Disability Commission Targets Economic Empowerment for 35m Nigerians with Disabilities
Abuja, February 19, 2026 — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has intensified efforts to promote economic inclusion and self-reliance among over 35 million Nigerians living with disabilities…
The Chairman of the Abia State Disability Commission, Mr. David Anyaele, has extended warm congratulations to Governor Alex Otti on the occasion of his 61st birthday, celebrated on Wednesday, February…
Nigeria’s para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, has reached a historic milestone after emerging as the world number one player in the women’s SL3 category, according to the latest rankings released…
Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has won a silver medal at the 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain, finishing runner-up in the women’s SL3 category. Bolaji delivered a…
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC), Hon. Saleh Barde Keana, on Thursday, February 6, led members of the management team and ex-officio members of the…
Disability Agency Engages Ministry of Housing on Accessibility, Inclusive Housing Development
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has engaged the Lagos State Ministry of Housing on the need to strengthen accessibility standards and promote inclusive housing development across the…
SSA on Disabilities Congratulates New Yobe City Boy Movement Leaders, Calls for Inclusion of PWDs
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has congratulated the newly appointed members of the Yobe State Working Committee and…