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…
By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The members of Kogi State Chapter of the national association of persons with physical disabilities (NAPWPD), held a get-together at the state rehabilitation Centre in Lokoja,…
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CCD Pushes for Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Policies at Abia Fire Service
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has intensified its advocacy for disability-inclusive climate change adaptation and mitigation in Abia State, engaging directly with the Chief Fire Service Officer of…
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World Braille Day: NYCN Lagos Hosts Literacy Contest, Inspires Visually Impaired Students
To celebrate World Braille Day, the Lagos State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) held a literacy competition for visually impaired students at Pacelli School for the…
Governor Alex Otti is making strides to combat the incidence of disabilities and leprosy in Abia State, demonstrating his commitment to healthcare access for all, according to Mr. David Anyaele,…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Ayuba Gufwan, has congratulated Tolu Bankole on his appointment as Chairman of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti,…
A devastating fire has gutted the Special Education School in Yobe State, leaving extensive destruction in its wake. The incident occurred on Friday around 4:30 p.m., reducing key facilities to…
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NCPWD Defends 2024 Budget, Presents Proposed 2025 Budget to the House Committee on Disability Matters
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, on January 23, 2025, successfully defended its 2024 budget performance and presented…
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LASODA Hosts Quiz Competition for Students with Disabilities
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has reaffirmed the Lagos State government’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and advancing education for students…
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Disability Agency Partners with Leadership Academy to Advance Inclusion, Empower Future Leaders
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have committed to a collaborative effort aimed at promoting inclusion and nurturing the next generation…
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Governor Yusuf Empowers Visually Impaired Graduate with Job Offer, Future Appointment
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has demonstrated his commitment to inclusivity by granting automatic employment to Mrs. Hassana Nazifi Shehu Minjibir, a visually impaired graduate of B.A. (Ed)…
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Rotary Invests Over $300M in Polio Eradication in Nigeria
The Rotary International Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to health initiatives in Nigeria, with over $300 million already invested in polio eradication efforts. Mark Maloney, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board…
Aisha Garba, the newly appointed Executive Secretary (ES) of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has outlined her policy priorities, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility in education. Garba, a seasoned senior…
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Zonal Office: Gufwan Hails Governor Otti as a Champion of Nigeria’s Disabilities Community
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for his unwavering support…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has donated food items, clothing, and both disposable and reusable essentials to children with disabilities at the Ekpenebom Leprosy Colony/Hospital in…