Most institutions in Nigeria do not make provision for PWD in their annual intramural events and weekly recreational activities. There is a need for systemic intervention from federal and state…
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Douglas Anele, professor of philosophy at the University of Lagos, has asked the federal government to ensure that a certain percentage of employment slots are allocated to people with disability…
The Centre for Youth Studies’ 10 week Life Skills training programme for the forty-three (43) blind students in King’s College Senior and Junior and Queen’s College, Lagos State sponsored largely…
The First Lady of Abia State, Dr. Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu has donated a Toyota Sienna Van for the use of para-badminton players even as she promised to continue to support…
The Nigerian Association of the Blind, NAB has charged Students with Disabilities to live above their limitations. Making the call during an Inclusion Works Career Change Dialogue series for high…
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Buhari seeks confirmation of Board members of National Commission of Persons with Disabilities
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, In a letter dated 5th November 2020, requested the confirmation of seven nominees as Chairman and members of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities…
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CSOs advocate inclusion of disability studies in curriculum to prevent stigmatisation
By ANGELA ATABO A coalition of civil society organisations, Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and Albino Foundation on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to infuse disability study…
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Red Cross performs 9,150 surgical operations in Maiduguri in 18 months, 140 PWDs Benefit
At least 9,150 patients received surgical care from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maiduguri in the last 18 months, its Head of Delegation, Mr Eloi Fillion,…
By oolasunkanmi The new General Manager of Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mr. Oluwadamilare Jamiu Ogundairo, formally resumed office today following his recent appointment by the Governor of…
By Adeyanju Adewale, INN reporter A Non-Governmental Organisation, Godswheel Foundation is set to celebrate this year’s International Disability Day with Special Needs persons on Saturday 5th December, 2020. Venue is…
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Jibore Foundation has supported a wheelchair user as she delivered her baby. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Executive Director, Bolarin Joy…
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NGO Sensitizes Women with Disabilities on Access to Inclusive Healthcare Services Delivery in Taraba
TheseAbilities Women and Youth Empowerment Initiative has sensitized women with Disabilities on access to Inclusive healthcare services delivery in its year long project. The two-day project with support from Disability…
By YAKUBU UBA Some Persons With Disabilities (PWD) in Maiduguri, Borno, have lauded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for opening a physical rehabilitation Centre in the state.…
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Free and fair elections are incomplete without inclusion of persons with disabilities – CSOs
by Jemilat Nasiru The Institute for Media and Society (IMS) has called for more conscious efforts towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria’s electoral process. IMS made…
By Abubakar Mumbu The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the appointment of Isah Aliyu, a visually impaired person and current Chair, Joint National Association of…