The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with Sightsavers Nigeria, successfully hosted a two-day Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Clinic for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Held at Exclusive…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has been honoured as the Champion of Disability Inclusion in Nigeria by the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). The recognition came during…
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Kaduna PWDs Celebrate Inclusive Health Plan as Govt Unveils Costed SRHR Implementation Blueprint
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kaduna State have hailed the government’s bold step in developing and unveiling an inclusive Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…
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Hope Restored: Physically Challenged Father of Six Receives New Home, Business Grant from Governor Umo Eno
In a heartwarming demonstration of compassion and inclusion, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has gifted a brand-new, fully furnished home and a N500,000 business grant to Mr. Sunday…
The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. At a recent event in…
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Presidency Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion as Yobe Deaf Leaders Pay Sallah Homage
In a show of solidarity and festive goodwill, a delegation of deaf leaders from Yobe State paid a Sallah homage to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special…
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Disability Commission Inaugurates Special Committee on Implementation of National Access to Work Scheme
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with Sightsavers, has inaugurated a Special Committee to drive the implementation of the Framework for the National Access to Work…
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Foundation Empowers Children with Special Needs through Inclusive Spelling Bee in Ogun State
In a bid to foster inclusivity in education, the Friends of the Deaf International Foundation, in partnership with the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, hosted the 4th…
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FAECARE Foundation Trains Persons with Disabilities on Rights, Advocacy in Etche LGA
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote disability rights and inclusion, FAECARE Foundation has organized a one-day training session for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Etche Local Government Area,…
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NCPWD Trains Security Agencies on Accessibility, Anti-Discrimination Law Enforcement
In a decisive move to strengthen the protection of the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with Nightstone Global Ltd,…
In a major milestone for disability advocacy in Africa, Mr. Kolawole Jayeoba, Program Lead at the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI), has been appointed as the Africa Alliance…
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Lagos State Agencies Forge Alliance to Safeguard Rights of Persons with Disabilities
In a significant step toward promoting inclusive governance and consumer protection, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have pledged to…
In a bid to reshape workplace culture and foster disability inclusion, The Irede Foundation has initiated a partnership with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). During a recent courtesy visit,…
Lokoja – As Nigeria marks its annual Democracy Day, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, Hon. Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem (popularly known as “Brain Not Leg”),…
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Centre Hosts Capacity-Building Workshop on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Governance
Umuahia, May 28, 2025 — In a bold step towards promoting inclusive governance, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on Wednesday held a one-day capacity-building workshop focused on enhancing…