Katsina State – The Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Disabled Matters, Hon. Umar Jibril Bindawa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari,…
Disability News
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has paid glowing tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing him as a…
Twelve West African Nations Set to Storm Abuja for Deaf Sports Championships
Abuja is set to host over 200 participants from 12 West African countries for the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Championships and the 3rd West Africa Deaf Athletics Championships, scheduled…
Students with Disabilities Excel in Lagos State Quiz Competition
Three students from secondary schools in Lagos State have emerged winners of a quiz competition organized specifically for students with disabilities. The event was jointly hosted by the Lagos State…
Kemi Adeosun Urges Support for PWDs, Vulnerable Groups as Foundation Marks Key Milestone
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has called on Nigerians to show greater empathy and support for disadvantaged groups across the country, including vulnerable children, persons…
Excitement as 2025 Valuejet Lagos Para Table Tennis Championships Kick Off
The 2025 edition of the Valuejet Lagos Regional Para Table Tennis Championships opened in thrilling fashion at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, drawing top para-athletes from across…
Presidency Flags Off National Disability Protection and Empowerment Campaign for Students in Kano
Kano – The Federal Government has officially launched a nationwide campaign aimed at protecting and empowering students with disabilities across Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Renewed Hope Students Disability…
Abuja – The National President of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), Haruna Muhammad Tsafe, has expressed gratitude and renewed commitment to serve the Deaf community following a…
PWDs Spotlighted as Del-York Academy Celebrates Inclusive Youth Initiative in Animation and Post-Production
Del-York Creative Academy (DCA) celebrated the Youth in Animation and Post-Production Initiative (YAPPI) Inclusive Day, held on July 9, 2025, at the LCCI Exhibition Hall in Ikeja, Lagos. The event…
Nigeria has taken concrete steps toward enforcing the African Disability Protocol (ADP), following a strategic roundtable in Abuja focused on shifting from policy endorsement to full-scale implementation. The forum was…
Abuja – The House of Representatives has proposed the reservation of 82 seats in the National Assembly—55 in the House and 27 in the Senate—for women and persons with disabilities…
Disability Commission Pledges Stronger Partnerships to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities…
Fostering Inclusion: Disability Commission Enhances Agricultural Livelihoods of PWDs
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has taken a bold step toward improving the livelihoods of persons with disabilities engaged in agriculture. On Monday, June 7, 2025, the…
Makurdi, Nigeria – Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Benue State have called on the government to deploy sign language interpreters across public institutions such as police stations, courts, and hospitals…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have called on the government to prioritize inclusion in the 2026 budget by allocating funds to improve accessibility in public infrastructure and services.…