Chidi Olujie has just been elected as the president of Nigeria National Association of the Deaf defeating his opponent by 150-72 votes. The news was reported today after the Electoral…
The Federal Government, Wednesday, vowed to continue in its pursuit of policies favourable to persons with disabilities in the country. The government said it would stand firm in supporting the…
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JONAPWD call for 5% employment quota for PWDs, commend Buhari for implementation of Disability Act with the establishment of NCPD
The Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), have called on employers of labour in public and private organisations to ensure that persons with disabilities constitutes at least five percent…
Recently, robbers broke into Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf in Ofekata Orodo, Imo State carting away valuables. The school authority expressed displeasure over the repeated breaking by thieves,…
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NAFDAC reduces production capacity of sachet alcohol by 50% to prevent more deaths, Disabilities, poor health in Nigeria
NAFDAC HQ The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says the production capacity of alcohol product in sachets has been reduced by 50 per cent. Mr. Sayo…
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Ondo Election: INEC pledges more engagement of Persons with Disabilities as ad hoc officials
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to engage more Persons with Disability (PWDs) as ad hoc officials for the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, if they meet…
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IDSL: DRC urges the public, government to include Sign Language interpreting in all programme, events and schools
On Thursday, Deaf Resource Centre in continuation of their activities to mark the International Day for Sign Language embarked an awareness rally in Unity Fountain, Abuja. The event recorded huge…
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Deaf UI Undergraduate, Miss Omoleye Wins First Ever 2020 LUDESI Literary Competition
…We’re Glad To Give Deaf Students A Platform To Bring Their Literary Abilities Alive- Oyeleke A final year student of the Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan, Miss. Aanuoluwapo…
As deaf persons across the globe mark the 2020 International Week of the Deaf, all stakeholders in Nigeria have been called upon to unite in endorsement of the need to…
Network of Disabled Women CEO, Lois Auta has said that she wants to see Nigeria achieve gender equality in 5 years. Lois who made this known during the Women in…
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FACECARE Foundation Set to distribute Selfcare Kits to 100 Persons with Disabilities in Rivers State.
FACECARE Foundation has made arrangements for distribution of 100 selfcare kits to people with disability in Rivers State. The Executive Director, Freky Andy, talked on the importance of health and…
The Deaf Coalition Against Corruption on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to Lagos State Governor’s Office and House of Assembly over alleged corruption in the Lagos State Association of the…
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We will promote Inclusion in NBC, NCC for Deaf community; Support for Businesses Owned by Deaf Persons in Nigeria.
Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf NNAD, Chidi Olujie asserted that if elected he will draw the attention of Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Nigeria…
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NBA President promises constitutional amendment to Include Chairman and Secretary of Lawyers with Disabilities in NBA NEC
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olumide Akpata has promised to henceforth involve Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN) in the affairs of the NBA…
The Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, Barrister Chukwuka Ezewuzie, celebrated his birthday as people with disability joined in the celebration to mark his birthday at 60 on…