Tanzania born mother of three, Aneth Gerena Isaya has been elected Vice President representing East African region for African Deaf Initiative (ADI). She was elected based on her massive contributions…
Disability News
Political Parties to offer free forms, ensures disability inclusion in all their activities, as TAF engages IPAC
The Albino Foundation in partnership with the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Tuesday in Abuja organised a one-day training for leadership of political parties on disability inclusion in political…
NAB President Urges Buhari to Ensure The #EndSARS Protest Hijackers are brought to book
….wants compensations for Private Businesses owners affected by the Hijacks President of the National Association of the Blind, Ishiyaku Adamu has stated that he wants hijackers of #EndSARS protests to…
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has appointed a person with physical disability and a Deaf lady as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters. Ekeoma Samuel,…
Gov. Obiano set up committee on procurement of assistive equipments for Anambrians with disability
Office of the Governor on Disability Matters said Governor Willie Obiano has set up excos-adhoc committee for the procurement of assistive equipments including guide canes for the Blind and the…
By Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi. When Aisha Usman, a 30 year old Polio victim was listed among the beneficiaries of mobility carts donated to persons with disabilities in Bauchi State by…
By Robert Egbe A Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday convicted two men for unlawfully dealing in Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as marijuana. Justice Rilwan Aikawa sentenced Ndubuisi Chinedu a…
IFA trains 280 PWDs Supervisors on data collection of Voters with disabilities in 13 states; target 13 more states in 2021 and 2022.
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has trained 280 Persons with Disability Supervisors on data collection of voters with disabilities in 280 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of 13 States. The group said…
Lekki shootings: Okogwu faults Military; calls for improved security measures for Persons with Disabilities
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…
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…