Chidi Olujie, the Presidential Aspirant of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) spoke on why he said “we” will bring the world to Nigeria in an interactive session…
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Gov. Uzodinma Approves Subventions For Persons with Disabilities In Imo, SSA Expresses Excitement.
By Dorcas Samson Achi Charles Ebonuma (Onyeze), the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Imo State Governor on Special Citizens has expressed his elation to His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma, the…
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IWD/IDSL: FG advises Nigerians to learn sign language as Deaf Group appeals for Sign Language recognition
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to learn Sign Language so communication can be made easier for the Deaf. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya…
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Humanitarian Affairs Minister Pledges Support For Deaf And PWDs As The Group Appeals For Sign Language Recognition
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq says the ministry will continue to support all Persons with Disabilities PWD and the Deaf to ensure…
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Stakeholders In Deaf community want sign language adopted into National language, compulsory subject in schools curriculum
Deaf community in Nigeria and all over the world celebrates International Week of the Deaf annually on 21-27, September, a week long celebration to mark the week. Amidst the celebration,…
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its conduct during last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. The group, however, advised INEC to improve on…
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USAD: Deaf-Blind Children Deserve Inclusion In Educational Policy – Funmi Ogunro
Friends of the Deaf International Foundation (FDF) said Government should consider the Deaf-Blind children, whose academics is suffering and include them in the Educational policy. Executive Director of FDF, Funmi…
National commission for persons with Disabilities Executive Secretary, James Lalu has paid advocacy visit to the chairman of Kpakpando Foundation, Senator. Osita Izunaso. The objective of the visit according to…
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Gov. Fayemi Appoints A Person With Disability Into Steering Committee On Open Government Partnership
The Ekiti State governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has appointed the Executive Director of Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI), Olajide Funso into the State Steering Committee on Open Government…
A Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court Jigawa on Wednesday, ordered that a 60-year-old blind man, Muhammad Abdul, who allegedly attempted to sodomise his guide boy to be remanded in a correctional…
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NNAD Election: Candidate assures of better welfare, improved education, scholarships and employment for Deaf Youths
Presidential aspirant of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), Chidi Olujie has expressed his willingness to work on improved welfare, education, scholarships and employment for Deaf members in…
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi state, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has assured PWDs that his administration will soon Commission Agency for the Persons Living with Disability for them…
JONAPWD Anambra State Chapter has kick-started advocacy for the implementation of Disability Rights Law (DRL 2018) and the Inclusive State and Local Government Budgeting by Justice Service providers/relevant MDAs. The…
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IPC, IDA set to sign agreement to advance PWDs Rights and use Para Sport to promote human rights ahead of Tokyo 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) are to sign a historic Co-operation Agreement to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and jointly commit to…
The Campaign for Equal Voting Access for Persons with Disabilities (EVAPWD), an initiative of Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) targeted at observing provisions made by INEC for persons with…