Iwo, Osun State – The true spirit of Ramadan came to life in Iwo as a Muslim organization extended a hand of kindness to the Joint National Association of Persons…
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Ramadan: Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority Chairman Hosts Deaf Group for Iftar
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Chairman of the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Alhaji Sunusi Babban Tanko (Barayan Bauchi), hosted members of the Bauchi State APC Deaf Support Group…
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Call for More Partnerships as Foundation Supports Special Needs Children
Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, has called for stronger partnerships to support vulnerable members of society. During the handover of donated items—including 23…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled a N1.85bn grant initiative aimed at supporting business owners with disabilities across Nigeria. Under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), 250 persons with disabilities…
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Osun Women with Disabilities Call for Inclusive Action on International Women’s Day
Osogbo, March 8, 2025 — The Women Wing of the Joint Association of People with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State Chapter, has joined the global community in marking International Women’s Day…
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IWD: Centre Urges Accelerated Action for Gender Equality and Inclusion of Women with Disabilities
Lagos, March 8, 2025 – The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for urgent and decisive action to promote gender equality and empower women and girls with disabilities…
Hon. Ayuba Gufwan has commended the Lagos State Government for its steadfast dedication to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Speaking at the conclusion of the “Removing Barriers” entrepreneurship training program,…
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New Era Initiative Awards WAEC Scholarships To First Cohort Of Students With Disabilities
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun Ogun State, Nigeria – In a groundbreaking move towards educational inclusivity, the New Era Initiative for Persons with Disabilities has successfully awarded the first cohort of…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called on MTN to support its efforts in providing mobility aids and educational scholarships to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.…
Abia State – The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), in collaboration with the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has trained persons with disabilities (PWDs) in…
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Commission, Group Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote Disability Inclusion in Agribusiness
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to economic empowerment and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Bauchi State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has urged the state government to fully implement the Disability Act by…
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Disability Agency Calls for Greater Inclusion, Diversity in Public Service Training Curriculum
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has called on the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) to integrate inclusion and diversity…
In a bold step towards greater inclusivity, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has reinforced his partnership with the Oyo State Government to strengthen support for…
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NYCN Badagry to Appoint Directorates on Persons with Disabilities After Meeting with APWD, BDA
The Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Badagry Federation, Comrade Gboweh Gabriel, has assured that the council will appoint two directors to represent persons with disabilities in…