The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing disability inclusion across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to promote inclusive governance and equal opportunities for Persons…
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Centre Commends Diri, Bayelsa Assembly Over Disability Law, Calls for Effective Implementation
The Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment and Development (CDRED) has praised Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for signing the Bayelsa State Disability Law, describing the development as a landmark…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has signed the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Bill into law. Governor Diri assented to the bill on Wednesday during the 188th State Executive…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion by providing cash assistance and food items to hundreds of persons with disabilities (PWDs) drawn from various disability…
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Disability Commission, ROLAC Strengthen Partnership to Advance Disability Rights, Accessibility in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting disability rights and accessibility across Nigeria following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the International…
The Zamfara State Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Board has embarked on a study tour to the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD), describing the state as a model…
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Bauchi Education Commissioner Says ICT Competition Victory Reflects Success of Inclusive Education
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim, has described the victory of students from the Special Education Centre, Yelwa, at the National Girls in ICT Competition 2026 as…
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David Aondofa Receives APC Recognition as Special Leader for North Central Zone
Hon. David Aondofa has received official recognition from the National Disability Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his emergence as the party’s Special Leader for the North Central…
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Group Raises Concerns Over Non-Implementation of Ogun Disability Law, Secures Femi Falana’s Support
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has raised concerns over the continued non-implementation of the Ogun State Disability Law and secured…
Members of the National Association of Persons With Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), Lagos State Chapter, have elected a new set of executive officers to steer the affairs of the association for…
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and disability advocates have called on governments at all levels to make assistive technologies more affordable and accessible, citing the growing cost of essential devices needed…
A team of deaf students from a special school in Bauchi State has emerged as the overall winner of the National Girls in ICT Competition 2026, earning national recognition and…
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Disability Advocates Demand Action on Nigeria’s Global Disability Summit Commitments
Disability rights advocates have urged the Federal Government to translate its commitments under the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS) into concrete actions, warning that millions of Nigerians with disabilities continue…
As economic hardship continues to affect vulnerable populations across Nigeria, the Aredu Development and Empowerment Foundation has distributed food items and clothing to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and disadvantaged youths…
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Mohammed Abba Isa Appointed National Director for Persons with Disabilities in City Boy Movement
Abuja, Nigeria – The City Boy Movement (CBM) has appointed Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, as its National Director for…