In a powerful show of unity and purpose, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) have pledged to work more closely in…
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Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to disability inclusion and the full implementation of the National Disability Act during the official launch of the Disability Rights…
At the 2025 Global Disability Summit, the International Labour Organization (ILO) issued a strong call for united global action to ensure people with disabilities are no longer left behind in…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has extended warm congratulations to Governor Bala Mohammed following his recent honour as Leadership Newspaper’s Best Governor…
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Senate Leader Bamidele Donates Mobility Aids, Vehicles to Ekiti Therapy Centre
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. The donation, made during a visit…
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Nigerian Advocate Champions Political Inclusion for Women with Disabilities at UN CRPD Session in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland – Mrs. Patience Ogolo Dickson, founder and Executive Director of the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiatives (AWWDI) in Nigeria, has made a compelling case for the political…
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Blind Old Students Hold Annual Meeting, Renew Commitment to Disability Inclusion
Kano – The Blind Section of the Special Education School Tudun Maliki Old Students Association convened its Annual General Meeting on Sunday at the school’s premises in Kano, drawing a…
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Lois Auta Advocates for Change Through Storytelling at Global Disability Summit 2025
Lois Auta, Founder and President of the Network of Women with Disabilities, delivered a powerful speech on the transformative power of storytelling at the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025 in…
A troubling case of discrimination unfolded on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at BTQ Supermarket, in Olorunda, Osun State, when Mr. Ayoola Oguntile, a physical disability shoemaker affiliated with the Olorunda…
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Presidency Calls for Integration of Disability-Inclusive Research into Electoral Laws
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called on the National Assembly to urgently integrate recent…
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NGO to Build Modern Care Centre for Children with Disabilities in Nigeria
OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, a UK and Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, has unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility to support children and young adults with special needs in Nigeria. The upcoming…
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Young Nigerian Artist with Autism Breaks World Record, Sends Global Message of Possibility
At just 15 years old, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke has etched his name into history. The talented young Nigerian, who is on the autism spectrum, has officially broken the Guinness World Record…
In a candid recount of her 2019 political campaign, disability rights advocate Lois Auta has shed light on the numerous barriers women with disabilities face in Nigeria’s electoral process. Auta,…
The Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation has urged the Federal Government to make the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) a priority in all policy formulations and social intervention programmes. Convener of…
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Negative Stereotypes Hinder Women with Disabilities from Accessing Family Planning Services in Nigeria – Lois Auta
Women with disabilities in Nigeria continue to face significant barriers in accessing family planning services due to deep-rooted stereotypes and societal misconceptions, says Lois Auta, Founder and President of the…