CARE, Nigeria Centre for Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment in Nigeria, has commented on the Lekki shootings of Tuesday 20th October saying it was wrong if the military actually opened fire…
Disability News
JONAPWD protests alleged marginalisation of PWDs in selection of FG’s 774 SPW candidates in Niger
The Niger chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) on Monday protested against alleged neglect of their members in the current Special Public Workers (SPW) scheme…
Chanchaga Local Government is set to appoint a Special Education Desk Officer for students with disabilities in Chanchaga, Niger state. The Education Secretary of Chanchaga Local Government Area, Alhaji Balarabe…
Wheelchair tennis coach says upcoming CBN National Open crucial to players
By GEORGINA BODE Frank Tarmena, a national coach, on Monday in Abuja said the upcoming 2020 CBN National Open Tennis Championship was very crucial to the development of wheelchair tennis.…
#EndSARS: Group Calls for Inclusion of PWDs As Members of Panel of State Inquires; Urges For Accessible Facilities.
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has commended the efforts of various states government for setting up Panel of Inquiries to look deep into series of atrocities committed by…
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Students of the Ekiti State Special School for the Blind in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere local government area have appealed to well meaning individuals to coalesce effort…
Chief Ayuba Burki Urge Citizens to Unite Against Criminal Elements and Shun Acts Capable of Threatening National Security
Chief Ayuba Barki has called on citizens of Nigeria to display patriotism and national loyalty by uniting against criminal elements and shun acts capable of threatening national security as he…
Kano Wins World Polio Day, National Para Soccer Tournament as Federation Appeals For Inclusion In Sports Festival
Kano State has emerged winners in an 8-team, World Polio Day, National Para Soccer Tournament 2020, the 8th in the series. In the final match, held at Old Parade Ground,…
Alphonse Mwimba Makiese, DR Congo’s wrestling champion who campaigned for fellow albinos facing stigma, was lauded Monday for his work fighting discrimination following his death at 54. Makiese, whose sporting…
Okogwu demands fast track confirmation of Disability Commission; says it will lift 10,000 Persons with Disability out of poverty
Dr. Chike Okogwu, Founder, CARE Nigeria, The Center For Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment in Nigeria, has urged senate to fast track the confirmation of members of the Disability Commission. He…
Governor’s Aid on Disability Matters urges PWDs to adhere to safety measures against flooding
By Chidimma Ajemba : People living with disabilities in the riverine areas are to adhere to government safety measures, even as floodwaters continue to submerge some areas in the state…
Two coaches at the 2020 National Para-Soccer League which ends on Saturday have urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to invest in the sport. The coaches, while speaking with the News Agency…
NGO urges Buhari to protect Persons with Disabilities, provide employment opportunities for them
Ability in Disability Economic Empowerment Initiative (AIDEEI), a Non-Government Organization has urged President Buhari to provide security for Persons with Disabilities against activities of miscreants hijacking peaceful demonstrations of #EndSARS,…
PROTESTS AND STATE-WIDE UNREST: THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PWDS AND PWDS’ PROPER ROLES IN THIS DISCONTENT
On October 8, 2020, Nigerian youths began mass protests over police brutality and the highhandedness of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly known as the SARS. The Nigerian youths had occupied…
NNAD President-Elect, Chidi Olujie Receives Abia Disability Bill From Abia State House of Assembly
Chidi Olujie, the president-elect of Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) and Founder of Chidi Topaz Olujie Foundation (CTO) has received a copy of the Abia State Disability Bill…