The Olumeka Daniel Enwemike Foundation (ODEF) has donated an additional 220 books to over a hundred Deaf students of Andrew Foster Memorial college (AFMC) and Christian Mission School for the…
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Sanwo-Olu Provides Succour To 50 Vulnerable Persons With Disabilities, Widows, Others
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, brought smiles on the faces of yet another group of vulnerable Lagosians as he presented cheques to beneficiaries at the 2nd…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has concluded plans for the enumeration of the growing number of persons living with disabilities in the country so as to achieve…
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World Cancer Day: Deaf Health Expert Laments Poor Information, Communication Barriers To Accessing Healthcare Services ln Osun
Agatha Ugwu-Olaniyi, a deaf public health educator and social worker has expressed great concerns over poor access to health information faced by deaf persons as a result of communication barriers…
Fasaha English and Computer Academy (FECA) has moved to empower some 130 members of the National Association of Persons With Physical Disabilities (NAPWD), Kano State Chapter. The members were trained…
Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) on Monday began the distribution of appointment letters to People With Disabilities (PWD) engaged in teaching jobs in the state. The 150 newly recruited…
In its efforts to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC), a community based organization, has established wash points in 7 special schools and 20…
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Sanwo-Olu Appoints Adenike Oyetunde As SSA On Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD)
Adenike Oyetunde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed On-air-personality, Adenike Oyetunde as the Senior Special Assistant on Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD). A statement signed by the Lagos…
There is always ability in every disability, it’s all about mindset. One may be affected in the hand or leg but when the heart is in good condition there’s nothing…
The surprise appointment by Governor Sanwo-Olu, of an SSA on PWDs is currently trending the news in the Disability community in Nigeria. People are asking who is Adenike Oyetunde, the…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Adenike Dasola Oyetunde as the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. Governor on Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD). Oyetunde’s…
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AbdulRazaq Celebrates Birthday, Commissions 5Million Worth of Teaching Aids for Students with Disabilities
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday visited the school of special needs where he joined students with disabilities to cut his 61st birthday cake. He reiterated his attachment…
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Philanthropist Donates Walking Aids To Hundred Persons With Physical Disability In Osun
Alh. Engr. Hassan Alao, an Osun State based Business Tycoon cum Philanthropist has given out walking aids of various designations to some hundred members of the National Association of Persons…
A Wheelchair User graduate, Smart JP Akpah from Kogi State has emerged winner of a #40,000 business support fund offered by a couple under Lagos-based #GuardianAngels. #GuardianAngels is an initiative…
Delta state police command has arrested a 40-year-old man simply identified as Mathew for stealing proprietor’s pants and wife’s bra in popular hotel in Asaba. The victim was the proprietor…