The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reinforced its commitment to the economic empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the implementation of a business support initiative titled…
Ibadan — As Oyo State celebrates its 50th anniversary, the disability community has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what it described as an unprecedented commitment to inclusive, people-centred governance and…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for decisive and sustained action to ensure that Nigeria’s Discrimination against…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, on the occasion of his birthday, describing…
The Bauchi State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has appealed to the Bauchi State Government to ensure the inclusion of qualified persons with disabilities…
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Gov. Ododo, Wife Present Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, alongside his wife and Founder of the Ohunene Empowerment Initiative, Her Excellency, Hajiya Sefinat Usman Ododo, has presented a…
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Stakeholders Advocate Compassion, Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers
Stakeholders across civil society, academia, security agencies, and the legal profession have renewed calls for compassion, acceptance, and stronger institutional support for persons living with disabilities and those who care…
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LASODA Strengthens Economic Inclusion as 100 PWDs Receive Entrepreneurial, CAC Registration Training
In a deliberate move to deepen economic inclusion and reduce barriers to opportunity, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has trained 100 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in entrepreneurship…
The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajiya Sefinat Usman Ododo, through the Ohunene Empowerment Initiative, has empowered hundreds of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and elderly women across the state as…
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Association Presses for Inclusive Recruitment, Seeks Support for PWD Students in Bauchi
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Bauchi State Chapter, has intensified advocacy for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the ongoing Bauchi State recruitment process. This…
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Disability Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Inclusion, Enforcement as It Hosts JONAPWD National Executives
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to unity, inclusion and strict enforcement of disability rights laws as it received the National Executive Committee (NEC)…
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Disability Agency Urges Stakeholders to Strengthen Collaboration for Effective Disability Support
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has renewed its call for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the disability community, stressing that timely information sharing is key to delivering…
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Inclusion Takes Centre Stage as Gombe Gov Signs ₦617.95bn 2026 Budget, Allocates Funds to Disability Commission
The Gombe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and disability inclusion as Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, signed the ₦617.95 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with…
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Disability Commission Hosts Nasarawa Deaf Association, Reaffirms Gov. Sule’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) has received members of the Nasarawa State Association of the Deaf, assuring them of the continued support of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule toward…
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Abducted Blind Student Regains Freedom After Seven Days in Captivity in Katsina
A blind student of the Katsina School for the Blind, Muhammad Abdullahi, who was abducted in Katsina State, has regained his freedom after spending seven days in captivity. Muhammad was…