The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has assured people with disabilities in the State of equal participation and opportunities in Dr Kayode Fayemi’s administration. Speaking at an…
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Osun Govt, NGO Rescue 20 years old lady confined, abandoned by parents for living with disability
By Ekene Agbor, Osogbo For over five years, Miss Opeyemi Olatoke has been somewhat abandoned by her parents and siblings owing to her physical disabilities. The pale-looking Opeyemi, aged 20,…
While the entire Nigerian Disability Community (including relevant stakeholders) is agog with events and celebrations to mark the second year of passage of the Nigeria Disability Act, Minister of Justice…
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has urged protesting persons with Disabilities to vacate the main access gate to its industrial and residential areas in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It…
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Physically challenged mum melts hearts as she shares birthday photos of her 3-month-old baby
A physically challenged Nigerian lady has melted hearts of social media users after sharing photos of her three months old baby to mark his birthday. The woman identified as Oliver…
The wife of Katsina State Governor, Dr. Zakiya Aminu Masari, in collaboration with Bruder Hilfe Foundation has donated 80 hand-driven tricycles to persons with physical Disabilities in 12 local government…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised his administration’s continued support for the welfare of persons with disabilities, in order to make life more meaningful for them, as well…
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Constitutional Amendment – NASS To Provide Constitutional Support for Disability Laws
The National Assembly is working towards providing constitutional backing for Disability laws at both National and State levels. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Special Needs and Equal…
Disabilities Stakeholders have appealed to the Federal Government to scale-up the entry employment age into Public Service for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). They made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja…
Network of Disabled Women, (NDW) in partnership with The African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), Special Needs Initiative for National Growth and SDGs TV have launched a report…
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House Committee on Vulnerable And Disability To Amend Bill on National Buildings And Employment For Persons With Disabilities
The Chairperson, house committee for the vulnerable and Persons with Disabilities, who’s also representative for Okigwe North constituency has assured of intentions to amend legislations covering National buildings and employment…
•Braille Bible Jehovah’s witnesses have widened the frontiers of knowledge in the world of the persons with Disabilities, the visually impaired, with a complete Bible. Braille, the embossed language for…
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Second Wave: Bauchi RUWASSA Donates Prevention Facilities To Special Needs Children.
By Dayyabu Tanimu Azare. The Bauchi State Rural Water supply and Sanitation Agency, (RUWASSA) alongside some dignitaries and Non Governmental Organizations(NGOs) were hosted by Special Education Centre, Bauchi when they…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) says it plans to establish offices in the six political zones of the country towards actualizing its mandate. Mr James Lalu, Executive…
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Dana Air Again! Uproar Over Exorbitant Charges For Conveying Persons On Wheelchair From Lobby To Aircraft
When it seemed the dust has settled over the controversial policies of Dana Air toward Persons on wheelchair, another ugly incident rears up its head – this time, it’s about…