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…
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NNAD VP Candidate Pledges To Address Employment, Scholarship Opportunities For Members If Elected
Haruna Tsafe, the Vice Presidential Candidate for Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has pledged that if elected, he would ensure that members of the Association have more access…
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Osun Deaf Community gets new centre, Suzuki Mini Bus; Targets 50 more Buses for Revenue Generation.
The deaf community in Osun State in partnership with Osun State Community and Social Development Project (OSUN CSDP) now has a new centre for vocational and entrepreneurial training in Osun.…
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Disability Commission: Beautiful Gate, Boss Congratulates Dr. Hussaini on Recent Appointment as NCPD Chairman
The Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center, Jos congratulated Dr. Hussaini Suleiman Kangiwa on his appointment as the Chairman of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). In an open letter…
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Leadership Crisis: How Humanitarian Affairs Minister, NCPD ES, Others Restored Peace In JONAPWD
…Appoints Yusuf lyodo As Technical Assistant Peace has finally returned to the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) as the Board has upheld the election of Ekaete Judith…
Stakeholders and advocates of Persons With Disabilities have deliberated on the need for members of the National Disability Commission to work for the interest of Persons With Disabilities. They spoke…
•A cross section of beggars By MUHAMMAD ADAM Adamawa Chapter of Nigeria Association of the Blind, says it is working plans to discourage streets begging among its members in the…
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JUST IN: JONAPWD Crises Permanently Resolved as Ekaete Judith Umoh Remains President with Barrister Yusuf Iyodo as Technical Assistant.
The lingering crises rocking JONAPWD has been resolved permanently as both parties from the camps of Ekaete Judith Umoh and Barrister Yusuf Achenyo Iyodo finally sheathed their swords and reached…
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Katsina Deaf Association Chairman Mark One Year In Office, Lists Plans, Achievements
Chairman of Katsina State Chapter of Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), Isyaku Hassan Yargoje has enumerated his plans for the Association in the coming years. Yargoje, who noted…
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has received and publicly acknowledged the disaggregated data of persons with Disabilities (PWDs) received from Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) for Edo Election. INEC Chairman, Prof.…
Osun State Deaf Sports Association Members Osun State Sports Council has agreed to assist Deaf sports development in Osun with office space, funding and relevant sponsorships. The Council made the…
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Gov. Bala distributes mobility carts to people with Disabilities in Bauchi
Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has said that his administration will promote and uplift the general well-being of persons with physical Disabilities in the State. The Governor…
Mr. Sam Amadi, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC, has advised the federal government to appoint competent persons to pioneer the affairs of National Commission for…