Members of the Special Needs Students Association (SNESA) of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, Bauchi State, alongside the college’s Social Welfare Unit led by Malam Muhammad Nuhu Ali, paid…
The Dangote Leadership Development Programme of the Dangote Group, in partnership with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), empowered fourteen (14) persons with disabilities in Lagos State with wheelchairs…
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has donated 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities in Kebbi State, aiming to enhance their mobility and economic independence. The presentation…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – In a bid to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in underserved communities, FAECARE Foundation has officially launched and commissioned key components of…
Abuja – As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, a group, The Albino Foundation Africa (TAFAfrica) has extended heartfelt commendations to workers across the…
Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award (AWIBA), in recognition of her outstanding achievements and inspiring journey in para-badminton.…
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FG Sponsors 37 Visually-Impaired Candidates for UTME in Bauchi
The Federal Government, through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has sponsored 37 visually-impaired candidates to participate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bauchi State. Speaking…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to protect the rights and welfare of Persons…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it spends over N200,000 to support each deaf candidate participating in its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was disclosed…
In a bold move toward promoting inclusivity and celebrating diverse abilities, K&K Fashion House Limited has unveiled a new initiative designed to spotlight the talents of people living with disabilities.…
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Group Trains Stakeholders, Validates Abia State Demand Charter on PWDs’ Inclusion in Petroleum Industry Act
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) convened a three-day capacity building workshop in Abia State aimed at promoting the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the framework of…
The Lagos State Government has once again reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to disability inclusion and empowerment, as it joined key stakeholders to mark the official launch of the Codisa Foundation—an…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi In a notable act of leadership and compassion, Mr. Michael Akinsehinde Akinniyi, the Head of Department (HOD) for Odopetu APC Ward 7 in Akure South, empowered 20…
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Presidential Aide Urges Philanthropists to Emulate Sir David Osunde Foundation’s Commitment to PWDs
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has called on philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the Sir David Osunde Foundation’s…
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PWDs Advocate for Supplementary Petroleum Industry Act to Ensure Disability Inclusion
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are urging the federal government to develop a supplementary version of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will specifically address their inclusion within its benefit frameworks.…