OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, a UK and Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, has unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility to support children and young adults with special needs in Nigeria. The upcoming…
At just 15 years old, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke has etched his name into history. The talented young Nigerian, who is on the autism spectrum, has officially broken the Guinness World Record…
In a candid recount of her 2019 political campaign, disability rights advocate Lois Auta has shed light on the numerous barriers women with disabilities face in Nigeria’s electoral process. Auta,…
The Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation has urged the Federal Government to make the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) a priority in all policy formulations and social intervention programmes. Convener of…
Women with disabilities in Nigeria continue to face significant barriers in accessing family planning services due to deep-rooted stereotypes and societal misconceptions, says Lois Auta, Founder and President of the…
The Nigeria Deaf Football Association (NDFA), in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Ministry of Education under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Education, is set to host the 6th…
The Ford Foundation Research Team at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has launched an initiative aimed at developing a policy to safeguard the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwDs).…
The Nigerian government is committed to closing the digital divide and ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have equal opportunities to fully engage in the digital economy. This commitment was…
In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering visually impaired individuals. Hosting…
The Ekiti State Government has announced a vocational training programme for 120 persons with disabilities (PWDs), reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and economic empowerment. Through the Office of Disability Affairs,…
Lagos – The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has called for greater inclusion of women with disabilities in the technology sector.…
The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba K. Yusuf, has been widely praised by the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) community for his progressive decision to establish a dedicated Department of…
As Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the Centre for Disability Affairs in Lagos is calling on the Lagos State government to extend support to persons with disabilities. Coordinator Kehinde Oshilaja urged…
Kano, Nigeria – The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Kano State Government for establishing the Department of People with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Ministry of…
Lagos – The World Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, marked World Down Syndrome Day with a call for improved inclusivity and enhanced support systems for…
