The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion with a renewed drive to enforce the statutory 5% recruitment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the Federal Civil…
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Disability Rights Group Urges Immediate Implementation of Delta State Disability Law
The Isaac Joshua Initiative for Disabilities (IJID) has issued a strong call to action, urging the Delta State Government and relevant stakeholders to immediately commence full implementation of the Delta…
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World Bank Set to Launch SURWASH Program in Bauchi with Focus on Disability Inclusion
Bauchi, Nigeria – The World Bank is set to commence its Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) program in Bauchi State, with a strong emphasis on…
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Advocate Calls for National Policy, Constitutional Recognition for Spinal Cord Injury Survivors in Nigeria
Kano — Engr. Abdul Haruna, a prominent disability rights advocate and former Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Kano Chapter, has called for the constitutional recognition…
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Presidential Aide Unveils 2024 State of Disability Inclusion Report, Charts Strategic Direction for Inclusive Development
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has officially unveiled the 2024 State of Disability Inclusion Report in Abuja. The…
Abuja, Nigeria – Key stakeholders, led by the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), have renewed calls for the integration of disability-inclusive strategies into Nigeria’s climate change and health policies, with…
Abuja, Nigeria – A newly released national report on disability inclusion has revealed that 28 percent of health facilities in Nigeria lack basic accessibility features, posing significant challenges for persons…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a groundbreaking development for disability rights in Nigeria, Project Enable Africa, in partnership with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Federal Ministry…
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Eniola Bolaji Stuns World No. 1 to Win British & Irish Para Badminton Title
CARDIFF, UK – Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, delivered a stunning performance to claim the 2025 British and Irish Para Badminton International title, defeating world No. 1 and reigning…
Lafia – The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC), Mr. Saleh Barde Keana, has been honoured with the Outstanding Disability Rights Advocate Award by the National…
FCT, Abuja – A member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Leader of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the party, Aare…
In a significant move toward enhancing media accessibility for the deaf community, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Edo State Chapter, paid a landmark courtesy visit to…
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Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Commended for Signing Disability Commission Bill into Law
The Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC), a coalition of five civil society organizations, has applauded the Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency Agbu Kefas, for signing the Taraba State…
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Hope in Motion: NDDC Empowers Persons with Disabilities in Bayelsa with Mobility Aids
In a powerful show of support, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated vital mobility aids to persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and…
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Inclusive Workforce: Lagos Commissioner Advocates Greater Disability Empowerment at DEEP Conference
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlede, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to advancing inclusive employment for persons with disabilities (PWDs), describing inclusion not…