A group, The Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities International Inc. has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the composition of the 8-man National Disability Commission. Among those appointed include,…
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Sen. Al-Makura Congratulates People Living with Disabilities on the Establishment of Disabilities Commission
Former governor of Nasarawa State and Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura has congratulated the over 30 million Nigerians living with different…
Executive Director of Disability Not A Barrier Initiative, Olajide Funsho Benjamin has lamented that despite the various advocacy programmes and campaigns over the years, some Nigerians still hold the belief…
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I Have Delivered On My Promise To Ensure The Take — Off Of The National Commission For Persons With Disability’- Sadiya Umar Farouq
Sadiya Umar Farouq, Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has announced the take off the National Disability Commission following the approval of the appointment of the…
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Former APC Nat. Disabled Leader lists Buhari’s achievements, thanks President, others for creation of Commission for PWDs
Former All Progressives Congress (APC), National Disabled Leader, Misbahu Lawan Didi has listed all the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari which includes signing the Disability Discrimination Act into law, Appointments…
The Centre For Citizens With Disabilities (CCD) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the appointment of Executive Secretary and Board members of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.…
The Board, leadership and members of Arewa Disability Forum (ADF) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. James Lalu on his appointment as Executive Secretary and Administrative Head of National…
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PWDs Rep in APC National Caretaker Committee thanks Buhari, Sadiya Farouq, Lalong, others for appointment into National Commission for PWDs.
PWDs Rep in APC National Caretaker Committee thanks Buhari, Sadiya Farouq, Lalong, others for appointment into National Commission for PWDs. Representative of persons with Disabilities in the APC National caretaker…
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INN Writer, Yusuf Kumo, Two Others Appointed As Aides On PWDs Affairs To Gombe NYL Coordinator
PWD advocate and Inclusive News Network, INN reporter, Comrade Yusuf Kumo and two other persons have been appointed as aides to the Gombe State Coordinator of Nigerian Youth League (NYL).…
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Breaking: President Buhari Approves Appointment Of Chairman, Members Of Council And Executive Secretary, National Commission For Persons With Disabilities
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Council and appointment of Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in line with the Discrimination Against…
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Sandra Odige canvasses full implementation of Nigeria Disability Law
…says all lives matter By Adesina Wahab The Chief Executive Officer, La Mode Magazine, Sandra Odige, has called for the full implementation of the Nigeria Disability Law, noting that doing…
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Hope Rising As Disability Bill Passes 2nd Reading In Sokoto House Of Assembly
There are high hopes that the Disability Bill in Sokoto State will soon become a law as it passed its second reading at the State House of Assembly on Friday.…
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INEC To Set Up Desk Officers In 12 States To Assist Data Gathering Of Voters With Disabilities
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will set up PWD desk officers in 12 States of the Federation to aid the gathering of data of voters with disabilities…
Malam Aminu Tudun Wada The Joint association of people living with disabilities says they were excluded from Palliatives distribution during the COVID 19 lockdown in Kano State North-Western Nigeria. The…
BY JOSHUA ODEYEMI About 260, 000 children with different disabilities are not presently receiving basic education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reports have indicated. According to UNICEF, about 95%…