The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed food and non-food items to 706 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) whose households were affected by recent flash floods in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council…
Gombe — The Green Oasis Nature Advocate and Care Initiative (GONACI) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and disability inclusion through a strategic collaboration with the Gombe State Commission…
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Foundation Calls Out Policy Failures, Demands Inclusive Reforms for Children with Disabilities
The OjayAjaifia Foundation for Children with Disabilities (OFCD) has warned that systemic neglect and weak policies continue to deny millions of Nigerian children with disabilities access to education, healthcare, and…
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Centre Warns Against “Lip Service” as NCPWD, JAMB Unveil Inclusive Education Partnership
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has warned that Nigeria’s blind students risk being left behind unless the recently announced collaboration between the National Commission…
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Disability Commission, Institute to Advance Digital Inclusion Through Strategic Partnership
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) is forging a strategic partnership with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to expand digital transformation initiatives that will promote full inclusion and…
The Bauchi State community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has called on the State House of Assembly to enact a law establishing a Disability Commission to protect their rights and…
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Bindawa Appeals for Review of Employment Criteria for Persons with Disabilities in Katsina
Hon. Umar Jibril Bindawa, the Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Disabled Matters, has appealed to the state government to reconsider the eligibility criteria set for employment opportunities…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has organized a one-day training session for its staff on fire safety management and the proper use of fire safety equipment. The…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has pledged stronger collaboration with the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) to promote inclusion and protect the rights of persons with disabilities.…
Naija Food Fiesta has unveiled plans to train 2,000 people in Nasarawa State, with special provision for 200 persons with disabilities. The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Dr. Mohammed…
In a gesture of support and solidarity, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has gifted a brand-new SUV to ace gospel singer, broadcaster, and founder of Fresh FM, Yinka Ayefele, days…
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Disability Commission Partners with JAMB to Strengthen Inclusion for Candidates with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deepened its collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in a renewed push to remove barriers faced by candidates…
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Katsina Gov’s Aide Urges Compliance with 5% Employment Quota for Persons with Disabilities
Hon. Umar Jibril Bindawa, the Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Disabled Matters, has appealed to the State Head of Service to ensure compliance with the provision of…
For two days in Benin City, the voices of disability advocates grew louder as 35 young leaders completed training to become “Disability Inclusion Champions” under a project of the Joint…
The People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ondo State have called on members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to champion their rights and amplify their demands for inclusion in…