The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of critical relief packages to elderly Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the North Central geopolitical zone, as part of efforts to support…
Disability News
Disability Agency Hosts Education Permanent Secretary, Advocates Stronger Inclusive Education Policies
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inclusive education policies and programmes in Lagos State following a strategic engagement with the Permanent Secretary…
Members of the Bauchi State Association of the Deaf are set to elect new leaders as the association prepares to conduct its 2026 executive election on March 28. The electoral…
A disability rights advocate in Kano, Dr. Binta Bala has called for stronger support and investment in women, particularly those with disabilities, to accelerate inclusive development. In a statement issued…
Disability Commission Seeks Partnership to Strengthen Disability Data Management in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called for stronger collaboration with development partners to improve disability data management in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba…
Advocacy Group Demands Greater Inclusion for Women with Disabilities
The Beyond Limit Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities has called for urgent policy reforms and stronger institutional commitment to ensure the full inclusion of women and girls with…
In a move aimed at promoting social inclusion and easing the burden of economic hardship, the Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) has distributed food items and cash assistance to persons…
International Women’s Day: Centre Advocates Equal Justice, Protection for Women with Disabilities
Women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria have been urged to receive stronger protection and equal access to justice as the world marks the 2026 International Women’s Day. The call…
Disability Advocate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Inaccessible Boarding at Lagos Airport
A disability rights advocate, Chinwe Iromuanya, popularly known as Chi Chi Iro, has raised concerns over what she described as a troubling experience involving passengers with disabilities while boarding a…
Educational Transformation Project Boosts Inclusive Learning, ICT Awareness in Delta Special Schools
An educational transformation initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive learning and digital awareness has recorded significant milestones in three special schools across Delta State, following the successful completion of its midterm…
The Chairperson of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Mary James Gaisa, has called on employers across Taraba State to embrace inclusive hiring by…
Stakeholders Demand Stronger Implementation of Disability-Inclusive Economic Policies
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government and relevant institutions to strengthen implementation frameworks and accountability mechanisms to advance disability-inclusive economic empowerment across Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja at…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for strengthened legal protection and improved access to justice for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State during a strategic advocacy…
Association, Disability Commission Partner to Launch Digital Literacy Training for PWDs, Vulnerable Groups
The Gombe State Cybercafé Operators Association (GOSCA) has launched a strategic partnership with the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) to implement a comprehensive digital computer literacy training…
The APC Taraba Deaf Supporters Group has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State to ensure the inclusion of persons with hearing impairment in…