The Kwara State Chapter of the Albinism Association of Nigeria has urged government agencies, ministries, and philanthropists to intensify support for persons with albinism, particularly in preventing skin cancer. In…
Disability News
LASODA Empowers Lagos Civil Servants with Disabilities With Work Tools, Assistive Devices
In a significant step towards inclusion and accessibility, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided work tools and assistive devices to about 50 civil servants with disabilities…
Lawyers With Disabilities Seek Domestication Of Disabilities Laws In Nigerian States
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA’s Lawyers with Disabilities have called on state governments to domesticate the Disability Law, already assented to by the Federal Government. They say it will protect…
Paralympians Isau Ogunkunle and Olufemi Alabi delivered stellar performances at the 56th Molade Okoya-Thomas National Table Tennis Championships, reinforcing their dominance in the sport. The event, held at the Molade…
SA Calls for Establishment of Disability Commission in Katsina, Receives Emir’s Support
The Special Assistant (SA) on Disabled Matters to the Katsina State Governor, Umar Jibril Bindawa, has advocated for the creation of a Disability Commission in the state. Bindawa made this…
The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has bestowed its prestigious Award of Excellence on Mr. Sope Alabede, a physically challenged senior staff member, in recognition of…
Inclusive Education: Stakeholders Urge Government to Support Persons with Albinism
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to prioritize inclusive education policies to guarantee equal learning opportunities for Persons with Albinism (PWAs) and other marginalized groups. This call was made at…
In a significant move toward fostering workplace inclusion, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has officially launched the Framework for the National Access to Work Scheme for Persons…
LASODA Applauds Festus Fajemilo Foundation for Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has commended the Festus Fajemilo Foundation for its impactful efforts in empowering parents of children with disabilities. At a special event held…
Presidential Aide Hails Rasak Adekoya’s Impact on Inclusion, Advocacy on His Birthday
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has joined numerous well-wishers in celebrating Mr. Rasak Adekoya on the occasion of…
Comrade Kehinde Oshilaja, Coordinator of the Centre for Disability, has urged the Nigerian government at all levels to prioritise the needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), stressing the urgent need…
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), a disability rights-focused civil society organisation, has criticised Nigeria’s National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) for failing to address the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs),…
PWD Celebrates Governor Ododo’s First Year in Office, Commends His Inclusive Leadership
As Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo marks his first year in office, Honourable Emmanuel Aduku, a former House of Assembly candidate for Ankpa 1 Constituency, has joined numerous well-wishers in…
Advocacy Group Calls for Inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Climate Action, Disaster Planning
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called on individuals, policymakers, and organizations to champion inclusivity in climate policies and ensure that disaster response mechanisms are accessible to…
The Real Care Humanity Foundation, in collaboration with the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), Osun State, hosted a remarkable ceremony to present skill acquisition training certificates and…