The Abia State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has received Commonwealth Games gold medalist Esther Nworgu following her historic achievement as Nigeria’s first gold medal winner…
Disability News
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Backs Disability Commission Farm Cities Project for Persons with Disabilities
The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the National Farm Cities Project for Persons with Disabilities, an initiative…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting disability inclusion and economic empowerment through the 2026 Ability Expo and Talent Hunt, a platform designed…
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Reaffirms Support for National Farm Cities Project for PWDs
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the full operationalisation of the proposed National Farm Cities Project, an initiative aimed at promoting…
Centre Urges Lagos Govt to Prioritise Jobs, Healthcare Over Disability Plate Numbers
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Lagos State Government to prioritise employment, healthcare and accessible public transportation for persons with disabilities…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has criticised the newly launched National Special and Inclusive Basic Education Minimum Standards, Implementation Guidelines and Functional Difficulty Early…
Disability Agency Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Healthcare, Education for Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive healthcare, education and independent living for persons with disabilities through strategic partnerships that expand access…
UBEC Unveils National Standards, Early Identification Tool to Advance Inclusive Education
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has launched new National Special and Inclusive Basic Education Minimum Standards, Implementation Guidelines and a Functional Difficulty Early Identification Tool to strengthen inclusive education…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s climate and disability sectors have urged greater inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in climate change policies and programmes, describing their participation as essential to building…
Leprosy Group Seeks Partnership with Nasarawa Disability Commission on Initiative
Lafia, Nasarawa State – The Leprosy Mission Nigeria has sought a strategic partnership with the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) to implement its proposed “Voice in Action” programme aimed…
The Sen. Ahmad Wadada Aliyu Disabilities Support Group (SAWADSG) has donated two motorcycles to persons with physical disabilities in Nasarawa State as part of its efforts to promote inclusion, improve…
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening disability inclusion with plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The initiative is being…
Partnership Expands Access to Education for Children with Disabilities in Zamfara
Twenty children with disabilities in Zamfara State have received learning materials through a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and equitable access to quality education. The intervention was facilitated by…
Centre Trains Persons with Disabilities on Privacy Protection and Online Safety in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), through its Campaign for Improved Accessibility of Government Portals and Websites for Persons with Disabilities (CIAGOP), has organized a one-day training on…