The Disability community in Anambra State has congratulated the governor elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Deputy Governor elect on their victory at the just concluded governorship election in the state.…
Disability News
By Yusuf Mohammed, INN Reporter, As part of JONAPWD’s resolve to improve relationships with the various higher institutions in the State, along with a burning desire to ensure equal opportunities…
By Haruna Aliyu Chairman, Kebbi State Association for the Physically-Challenged, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu has appealed to Kebbi State government to assent to a bill for the establishment of a commission…
Nigerian Army distributes relief materials to 500 persons with disabilities in Maiduguri
The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army on Friday supported 500 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) with relief materials and cash in Maiduguri. Presenting the materials, Lt.-Col. Agbo Solomon, Commander, 195…
By Biola Azeez Sixty selected persons with disabilities drawn from the Ilorin East and Ilorin South federal constituency of Kwara state have been trained on various empowerment skills and vocations…
In a nostalgic moment and with a voice filled with emotion the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Mr James David Lalu celebrated and extolled the virtues of…
The ES yesterday, 17th November, 2021 in his office received in audience of the recently inaugurated Executive members of NCPWD sports club. The Executive Secretary congratulated the team as the…
A Catterick Garrison veteran has emerged World’s Strongest Disabled Man title 11 years after he lost the use of his arm while serving in Afghanistan. 38-year-old, Mark Tonner took part…
Mandate Health Initiative Visits NCPWD, Seeks Collaboration On Clinical Psychology For PWDs
Disabilities most times are physical but the most sensitive is the mental health which controls every other aspects. This factor was the motivation for the visit by the Mandate Health…
NCPWD reiterates commitment to an inclusive administration as IFA begins implementation review of Disability Act
Inclusive Friends organized a one day Implementation Review meeting of Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act 2018, on the 16th of November, 2021@ Denis Hotels, Abuja. The Executive Secretary…
Mr Ayodele Adekanbi, aide to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says the government is amending the disability law to properly suit the needs of persons with disabilities in the…
By: Taneh Beemene The Joint Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) in the Niger Delta has urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to stop giving their due entitlements to…
Amidst an elated and joyous atmosphere, the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities took the community of Karon Majigi by storm recently, to deliver relief items and assistive devices that…
A team of surgeons assembled at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital achieved a remarkable feat last Friday when they successfully carried out a first ever spine surgery. Consultant Neurosurgeon and…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has announced the commencement of sales of expression of interest and nomination forms for Ekiti and Osun governorship elections. This was contained in the timetable…