As the world marks the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Federal Government…
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Centre Calls for Stronger Disability-Inclusive Policies as World Marks 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
As the world commemorates the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has renewed its call for stronger national commitment to disability…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated his administration’s firm commitment to eliminating all barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities in society. The governor…
Blind Association Hails Appointment of Malam Yushe’u Ibrahim as Sub-Dean, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Malam Yushe’u Ibrahim on his appointment as Sub-Dean, School of Special Education, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano.…
Presidency Calls for Appointment of Lawyers With Disabilities to the Bench
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for deliberate inclusion of qualified lawyers with disabilities in judicial appointments across…
The maiden edition of the West Africa Zone A and B Para Games began on Friday in Abeokuta, drawing more than 700 athletes to the Ogun State capital for the…
NCPWD Donates Braille Embosser to Federal University Lafia to Boost Inclusive Education
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated a Braille embosser machine to the Federal University Lafia (FULafia) as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive education and improve…
Foundation Supports Visually Impaired Students with Braille Materials in Kano
The Late Prof. Jibrin Isa Diso Foundation has donated braille learning materials to the Special Education School, Tudun Maliki, Kano, to support visually impaired students ahead of their first-term examinations.…
Disability Commission, Agency Strengthen Partnership to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following a strategic engagement with the Kano…
Nigeria, Egypt Dominate ITTF-Africa Para Championships, Book World Championship Tickets
Nigeria and Egypt have reinforced their status as Africa’s para table tennis powerhouses after clinching multiple gold medals at the 2025 ITTF-Africa Para Championships held in Giza, Egypt, thereby securing…
Group Seeks Expanded ICT Training, Government Support for Visually Impaired
The National Association of the Blind (NAB) has appealed for increased access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training and stronger government support for visually impaired persons across Nigeria. The…
Centre Strengthens Partnership with Abia Environment Ministry on Inclusive Climate Policy
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive climate governance in Abia State following a strategic visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Hon.…
Senator Okey Ezea Dies After Leg Amputation Caused by Diabetes Complications
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Chief Okey Ezea, who reportedly passed away after undergoing a leg amputation resulting from complications…
Umuahia – The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop on disability-inclusive disaster preparedness for Local Government Area (LGA) officers in Abia State, aimed at…
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 International Christian Organization for Sustainable…