The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for greater inclusivity for the blind and visually impaired in public libraries across Nigeria. This advocacy was made to mark…
The Joint Clusters of Kano State Persons with Disabilities, under the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kano State Chapter, have firmly distanced themselves from a recent protest…
The Nigeria Association of the Blind, Taraba State Chapter, has called on the State House of Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Taraba State Disability Commission Bill. The appeal…
The Kebbi State Disability Rights Commission has commended Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for appointing 15 persons with disabilities (PWDs) as Special Assistants. In a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi…
Jake Epelle, CEO of TAF Africa, has been conferred with the distinguished title Balolo (Early Morning Star) by His Majesty King Dr. Dandeson Douglas Jaja, DSSRS, CFR, Jeki V—Treaty King,…
The Coalition of Disabled Self-Advocacy Network (CDSAN) has called on Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba K. Yusuf, to appoint Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as Special Advisors in each of the…
The Chairman of the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, Mr. David Anyaele, has announced the state government’s commitment to promoting awareness and support programs for blind…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has appointed 50 Hausa singers, comedians and 15 persons with disabilities (PWDs) as Special Assistants. This was disclosed in a…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The New Era Initiative for Persons with Disabilities rounded off 2024 with an impactful event that highlighted its dedication to fostering inclusion and creating opportunities for…
The Lagos State Government has received commendations for its support for persons with disabilities through its various human-centric initiatives in the past years. Speaking on Wednesday at an end-of-the-year event…
KANO – The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) has called on the Kano State Government to prioritize the establishment of a Disability Commission to safeguard the rights and enhance the…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Professor Saka Adelola Matemilola, has continued to champion the welfare of his people and Ogun State at large since ascending…
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has commended the state government’s 2025 plans aimed at addressing the social needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In a…
Ekiti State Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering persons living with disabilities in the state with vocational skills and supporting them to be self-reliant and economically independent. The Board…
In a significant step toward inclusivity and empowerment, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided 173 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with assistive devices, designed to improve mobility…
