The Nasarawa State Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) has announced special provisions to ensure full inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the ongoing recruitment exercise for secondary school teachers across…
Disability News
Disability Commission to Distribute Free Sunscreen to Persons with Albinism
Umuahia, Nigeria — The Abia State Disability Commission has announced plans to distribute free sunscreen lotions to persons with albinism across the state as part of efforts to safeguard their…
Five Key Facts About Cataract as 94 Million People Battle Vision Loss Globally
Cataract continues to be a major global health concern, with over 94 million people living with vision impairment linked to the condition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, has called for the establishment of a commission dedicated to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the state.…
As part of activities marking the 2025 World Polio Day, Rotary International, through the National PolioPlus Committee (NNPPC), has paid a courtesy visit to the National Commission for Persons with…
Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Students with Disabilities Across Nigerian Campuses
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive education and empowering students with disabilities…
Disability Commission Partners with EATIP to Advance Inclusive Education, Empower PWDs
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has partnered with the Empowering Abilities Through Inclusive Pages (EATIP) initiative to promote inclusive education and create opportunities for children and young…
Lagos, Nigeria — October 16, 2025. The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its newly released ATM…
FG Mandates Teaching of Sign Language in Basic Schools Nationwide
The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to institutionalize the teaching and learning of sign language in all basic education schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to promote…
Disability Commission, Blind Association Mark International White Cane Day with Renewed Call for Inclusion
Abuja, Nigeria — October 15, 2025. The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with the Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB), joined the global community on Tuesday…
Disability Agency Strengthens Partnership with Ministry of Special Duties on Inclusion and Accessibility
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships that promote inclusive governance and accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This followed a courtesy…
Nigeria Emerges Overall Champion as Africa Para Badminton Championship 2025 Ends in Abia
Nigeria stamped its authority as the continental powerhouse in para badminton as the Africa Para Badminton Championships 2025 came to a thrilling close on October 12, 2025, in Umuahia, Abia…
White Cane Day: Centre Urges Greater Govt Action on Accessibility, Safety, and Public Awareness
Lagos, Nigeria – October 15, 2025: As the world commemorates White Cane and Safety Day 2025, the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on…
Disability Commission Commends NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum for Advancing Rule of Law
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has applauded the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lawyers with Disabilities Forum for its steadfast commitment…
The Association of Handicapped Persons Welfare has appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to intervene in recovering a parcel of land allegedly encroached upon during a road construction…