The Nigeria Association of the Blind, Taraba State Chapter, has accused the Senator representing Taraba South, David Su Jimkuta, of sidelining persons with disabilities (PWDs) in his constituency programmes and…
Disability News
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Peace for Humanity Foundation to mobilize ₦70 billion for the establishment of farm cities…
For Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, the journey to leadership has not been without scars. Growing up with albinism, he endured relentless bullying, body-shaming, and rejection—experiences that once…
SA on Disability Pays Sympathy Visit to Katsina Governor’s Chief of Staff After Convoy Accident
Abuja – Special Assistant on Disability Matters to Katsina State Governor, Umar Jibril Bindawa, yesterday paid a sympathy visit to the Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir Andaje, at the…
Liberia’s Deaf Football Team put up a spirited performance to thrash Togo 3-0 in their opening Group B match at the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Tournament in Abuja. An…
Disability Commission, Partners Push for Inclusive Transport and Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Abuja — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has restated its commitment to enforcing accessibility in Nigeria’s transport and housing sectors, following a one-day stakeholders’ forum on Inclusive…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…