In its bid to cut across all strata of immediate society with advocacy campaigns, PWDs have urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to sign, adopt, and ratify the Africa Disability…
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Tokyo 2020: NGO Slams IPC Over Poor Representation Of Athletes With Learning Disabilities
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have faced criticism from learning disability campaigners over a perceived absence of representation at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics for people with such disabilities. Mencap, the…
Edgar Edeki Osasumi, a 300 level University of Jos student has condemned the Federal Government’s data collection process launched by National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD to collate core…
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)for capturing the concerns of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR). The Executive Director,…
The Executive Director, Lifeline Organisation for Children Empowerment, Madam Ngozichukwuka Obiyo, has stated that parents need education on how to handle children with all forms of disabilities. She stated this…
The Rotary Club of Lagos West, District 9110, has pledged its commitment to the development of society and continued partnership with other humanitarian organisations. The pledge was made when the…
A couple with disabilities engaged in production of household hygiene items have been empowered by a foundation in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The lucky couple are Mr and Mrs…
With the Tokyo Paralympics now just days away, SuperSport has unveiled exciting plans for the multi-sport parasports event. With 22 sports to be accommodated, SuperSport will host over 380 hours…
Persons With Disabilities in Anambra State have called for inclusion of its members in the November 6 Governorship elections in the State. The chairman, Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities,…
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APPEALS Project Trains 165 Agripreneurs With Disability On Aquaculture, Poultry, Rice Value Chains In Lagos
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, on Friday said the agenda of the State is to be investors’ hub for agric revolution in Nigeria. She said Lagos State…
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We Need To Give More Attention To Supporting Compatriots With Disabilities – Kingsley Moghalu
Kingsley Moghalu, a former Presidential aspirant of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) at the 2019 General elections, has urged Nigerians to give increased attention to supporting compatriots with disabilities. He…
In what appeared to be a nostalgic reunion, the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu received in audience the Executive Director, Center for Citizens…
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CCD Tasks Lagos Government On Covid-19 Vaccine Accessibility For People With Disabilities
Centre For Citizens with Disabilities, has urged the Lagos State Government to make Covid-19 vaccine accessible to People With Disabilities in the state. Its Executive Director, David Anyaele gave the…
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has appointed a new permanent secretary with disability, Barrister Anthony Idigo. The news was disclosed in a statement released by Anambra State office of the…
In a brief ceremony recently held in his office in Abuja, the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Mr James David Lalu was honored by the members of…