The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf has been asked to consider hosting the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association in Bauchi State as its top officials visited Bauchi…
The Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities, (JONAPWD) Zamfara State Chapter, have met with the Chairman, Universal Basic Education, (UBE) Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, demanding recruitment of its members into…
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Harmonisation Of Livelihood Package For People With Disability Under APPEALS Commences In Kaduna
Harmonisation of Livelihood Package for People With Disability and Special Needs under APPEALS has commenced in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria with 85 beneficiaries. The project, Agro Processing, Productivity Enhancement And…
No fewer than 215 students have been enrolled by the Borno Special School for blind and deaf students in Maiduguri. The Director, Special Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Borno, Zara…
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Intervention: Disability commission provide certificates of identification for persons with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons With Disability (NCPWD) is to roll out certificates of identification for all persons with disabilities (PWDs). Its Executive Secretary, Mr James Lalu, who gave the…
A non- governmental organisation Adaeze Club of Oba in Idemili South council area has distributed one hundred wheelchairs, walkers and crushes to persons with physical disabilities in Oba. The Adaeze…
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El Rufai Provides Free Healthcare Services For Children, pregnant women, elderly, PWDs
Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i is committed to achieving universal health coverage for citizens of Kaduna State as part of his drive for human capital development. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe…
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…