The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu, has said that the amendment of the copyright bill is meant to correct the prevailing imbalance between…
An advocacy project for social change and inclusive policies for persons with psychosocial disability (PPD) has been launched in Lagos. The project — RIRE which means re-address inclusion rights and…
A philanthropist and security expert, Mr Israel Adesokan has celebrated over 1,000 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) drawn across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. Adesokan popularly referred to…
By Yomi Ayeleso The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said his government would continue to protect people living with mental Disabilities in the state with the enactment…
By Adejola Adeyemi A Corps Member, Madugu Panam Amos has donated forty wheelchairs to some physically challenged persons in Uke Community in Karshi Development Area of Nasarawa State. The donor…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has emphasised the need for adequate and quality education for the girl child in Nigeria. The House said this when the lawmaker representing Amuwo-Odofin…
By Cornelius Essen After four years of its operations in the built industry, the National Assembly has put in place legislative arrangements aimed at reviewing the national building code to…
By Benjamin Alade A recent study on transportation has described as unfair, the transport infrastructure in the country, to passengers with disabilities. The study, titled: ‘Transportation satisfaction of disabled passengers:…
Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai has passed into an act, the Persons with Disabilities Bill. This was disclosed in a press briefing by the JONAPWD, Kaduna State Chairman, Suleiman Abdulazeez,…
Jack Epelle, founder and CEO of The Albino Foundation (TAF), has been elected President, Albinism Association of Nigeria, AAN. News of the election outcomes was revealed by Josephine Omolola, chairperson…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and partnering organizations working in collaboration for better access to airports for PWDs in Nigeria recently concluded a training on ‘Capacity enhancement’. The…
By Eniola Daniel A graduate of Mechanical Engineering, from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, Otunumeruke Joseph is currently seeking help to live a normal life…
Disability News
Yobe Varsity Fee Waiver A Considerable Latitude For Educational Advancement Of PWDs, Says James Lalu
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Mr. James David Lalu has commended the munificence of the Vice Chancelor Yobe University Damaturu, Yobe State Professor Mala Daura for…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has continued to set landmark standards on the subject of addressing critical issues affecting the inclusion and active participation of PWDs in programs…
Ekiti State House of Assembly yesterday, 8th October, 2021 promised to improve on the full participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the entire Ekiti State 2022 Budget process.…