The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has extended warm greetings to Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fast. In a statement,…
Disability News
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed the Bayelsa State Disability Bill, marking a major step toward strengthening the rights, protection, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across the…
The Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has called on the public and relevant stakeholders to support its efforts to improve access to physiotherapy services for…
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Centre Raises Concerns Over Disability Inclusion, Questions Lagos Recruitment Claims
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has raised concerns over disability inclusion in Lagos, criticizing recent actions by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs…
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC), Saleh Barde Keana, is celebrating two years in office, marked by significant strides in advancing the rights and inclusion…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have commended a lawmaker representing Kokona East, Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi, for empowering five individuals with specially constructed motorcycles to enhance their mobility…
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Hope Restored as LTR Trains, Empowers 25 Leprosy-Affected Persons in Plateau
Plateau State has recorded a major step forward in inclusion and social empowerment as the Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Nigeria (LTR) trained and equipped 25 persons affected by leprosy with…
Disability News
Disability Commission, Gombe LGA Chairman Support Orphans with Disabilities with Cash, Mobility Aids
The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD), in collaboration with the Executive Chairman of Gombe Local Government Area and ALGON Chairman, Barrister A.A. Sani Haruna, has provided cash…
The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) has facilitated the appointment of three persons with disabilities into permanent and pensionable federal positions, marking another milestone in advancing inclusion…
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LASODA Empowers Civil Servants with Disabilities with Work Tools to Boost Productivity
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has equipped civil servants with disabilities across the state with assistive work tools as part of efforts to enhance productivity and workplace…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) on Saturday, 14th March 2026 hosted the 2025 Ability Games at the Isheri Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre, where athletes with disabilities competed…
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Foundation, Partners Celebrate Women With Disabilities in Bayelsa
Persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State have called for greater inclusion, opportunities and institutional support, particularly for women, as stakeholders gathered in Yenagoa to commemorate the 2026 edition of International…
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IWD 2026: Centre Demands Inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Leadership and Justice Systems
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for greater representation of women with disabilities in leadership, governance, and justice institutions as the world commemorated the 2026 edition of…
Disability News
Kano, Lagos Top List as 35 Million Nigerians Estimated to Be Living with Disabilities
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has revealed that an estimated 35 million Nigerians live with disabilities, with Kano State and Lagos State accounting for the largest…
The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has flagged off the statewide Ramadan palliative food distribution for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The exercise took place on…