In a renewed commitment to disability inclusion, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has vowed to collaborate with key…
The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has introduced a five-point institutional policy to tackle the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), with a particular focus on individuals…
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the capacity of disaster management responders to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are…
In a significant move towards inclusivity, FIFA has introduced a Disability Football Toolkit aimed at broadening opportunities for disabled individuals to participate in football worldwide. The initiative, developed by FIFA’s…
In a move to strengthen disability rights and inclusion in Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of board members for the recently established Disability Commission. According…
By Umar Saleh Burra, Bauchi With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, charitable organizations are intensifying their efforts to support vulnerable groups, ensuring they experience the joy and blessings of…
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has enhanced the leadership skills of disability cluster leaders to improve their ability to serve their communities effectively. The two-day…
The Bauchi State Association of the Deaf (BSAD) recently paid an advocacy visit to the Project Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), Hon. Aliyu Sule…
The Lagos State government, through the Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), has organized a sensitization program aimed at promoting oral hygiene and overall health awareness among persons with disabilities (PWDs).…
The Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) has urged the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, to expedite the payment of allowances owed to Nigerian Deaf football players…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has taken a significant step in advancing media advocacy by engaging the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Abuja. The courtesy visit aimed…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State have urged the government to fast-track the establishment of a commission dedicated to their welfare and rights. A coalition of PWDs and other…
Recognizing the urgent need for inclusive climate solutions, the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has launched the Inclusive Climate Actions Team. The initiative, unveiled during a training session…
Engr. Abdul Haruna, a disability advocate, has celebrated Dr. Kole Shettima, Director of the MacArthur Foundation for Africa, and Dr. Amina Salihu, Deputy Director of the MacArthur Foundation for Africa,…
The National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) and the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) have reiterated their commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of persons…
