The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq has appealed to the federal government to make public buildings and other infrastructures accessible to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. According to…
Victoria Oluwaseun, the brain behind “One Community, One Industry” initiative is set to establish a cottage industry for a cooperative society of the Joint Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD)…
National commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has presented an award to Senator Osita Izunaso. The award was an acknowledgement of his outstanding roles in ensuring passage of the Nigerian…
by Babatunde Samuel A person with an intellectual disability, according to the World Health Organisation, has a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information and to learn and…
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Inclusive education in various institutions will drive inclusive societal growth—Prof Nwazuoke
Prof. Ikechukwu Nwazuoke, Lecturer, Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, has called for the practice of inclusive education in various institutions of learning with the aim…
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Talented Kid Prodigy, Ozzybee celebrates Birthday With Album Launch With Persons With Disabilities
By Adewale Adeyanju, Lagos Multi-talented and upcoming teen musician – Master Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu with stage name Ozzybee, celebrated his 14th birthday with Persons with Disabilities. His birthday was celebrated…
President Muhmmadu Buhari has directed state governments to domesticate the Disability Act to make the establishment of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities perform its responsibility. The President spoke…
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Confusion As Gov. Bala Disengages Hamza Waziri, Appoints New Chairman For Bauchi Disability Agency
Confusion has trailed the selection of Chairperson of Disability Agency in Bauchi state as two chairmen were selected within space of two months after Bauchi state government discovered there were…
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) James David Lalu, Board Chairman and other members paid a thank you visit to president Muhammad Buhari for the establishment…
Adeshola Atanda Foundation (AAF), a Non Governmental organisation(NGO) has donated wheelchair and food items to Chinelo Agwura, a 17 year-old child with disability. Mrs Adeshola Atande, Chief executive officer (CEO)…
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Your Work Is Critical In Lifting 100 Million Nigerians Out Of Poverty, President Buhari Charges Disability Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja charged National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to play its roles adequately in the realisation of the government objective of lifting 100million Nigerians out…
One of the famous Abuja based comedian and the promoter of AID Talent Hunt show ( the first all Disability talent hunt show in Nigeria) Nick Bebiem with his team,…
The Plateau Disability Rights Commission has called for the establishment of a Disability Trust Fund to enable it improve the wellbeing of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The…
Disability Rights Action Group, DRAG, a Human Rights Organization geared toward achieving gainful improvements for Persons with Disabilities, has called on these persons to take responsibility. DRAG’s Executive director, Chukwu…
The Nigerian government has indicated interest in using glossary for sexual and reproductive health in Nigeria Sign-language as part of a curriculum in FCT School of Nursing. This was disclosed…