By Festus Zenda. The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, has trained persons with disabilities on data…
By Chibuzor Okoye The Special Adviser to the Governor on Disability Matters, Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie has affirmed that Governor Willie Obiano has done extremely well for persons with disabilities in…
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Chima Anyaso empowers man with physical disability joyfully dancing in church in viral video
Abia born billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, has showered love to a man with physical disability whose viral video trended on social media while dancing joyfully during…
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Lalu Extols DRAC Over Advocacy For Disability- Inclusive Data Collection And Management
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has congratulated the Executive Director of Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) , Mrs Irene Patrick-Ogbogu for her…
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Assistive Technology: VRS Will Help Deaf Community Communicate Seamlessly – James Lalu
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD), James D. Lalu has said that Video Relay Service (VRS) will aid Deaf persons to communicate seamlessly without involving a…
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NCPWD Organizes Workshop On Constitution Review, Seeks PWDs Representation At National Assembly, Others.
The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, NCPWD, has organized a workshop to press for a review of the 1999 constitution. The body wants amendments made to the law in…
Nigerians who are persons with disabilities and vulnerable, that for long been denied access to public buildings and employments will now have cause to smile, as federal government is doing…
Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has assured Persons with Disabilities of a center which will accommodate all forms of disabilities, thereby enhancing prospects of a one-stop meeting point…
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We face untold frustration accessing public facilities, coping in classes despite disability rights law –PLWDs
Janet Ogundepo captures the challenges of persons living with disabilities despite the disability rights law On a cold evening after a morning downpour, a lady identified only as Mercy went…
For 17-year-old Ayomide Fadase (AyoSays), art is not just about life, but an indispensable catalyst for connecting people’s hearts with charitable causes. At her inaugural show, which was hosted by…
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PWD in Tears After Receiving N2 Million Wheelchair At Primate Ayodele’s Church (Video)
Popular prophet, Primate Ayodele has continued to extend his magnanimity to several individuals without putting into consideration their religion, tribe, beliefs or any form of differences. On Sunday, during a…
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Beneficiaries sold N150k Masari wheelchairs at N7k, police retrieve, arrest receivers.
The Katsina State Police Command has paraded 15 wheelchairs allegedly sold out by beneficiaries of the recently launched Aminu Masari Empowerment Foundation in Katsina. Spokesman of the command, SP Gambo…
By Timi Odueso In recent years, mental health and wellness-centred conversations have become widespread across Nigeria. From employees speaking about toxic work cultures, to victims of abuse and trauma speaking…
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I’m Physically Challenged, Not Disabled – Newly elected Councillor
Physically challenged, Abiodun Akinbami Mutiu who was elected as Councillor during the recently held local government elections in Ogun State has said, though he has been physically challenged but not…
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USAID Office of Transitional Initiative assures of partnership with Plateau Disability commission.
USAID Office of Transitional Initiative, OTI, under the Nigerian Early Recovery Initiative (NERI), Friday, paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Disability Rights Commission at the office complex in…