Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold step toward promoting digital inclusivity, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commenced a three-day training workshop on Basic ICT and Digital…
Disability News
Owerri, Nigeria — Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has signed into law the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill, 2024, following its passage by the State House of…
PWDs Urge FG to End Violence Against Children with Disabilities, Promote Inclusive Education
The Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities (NAPVID) has called on the Federal Government and other tiers of governance in Nigeria to take immediate and decisive action…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has restated its unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive work environments for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), with a focus on identifying and addressing…
Centre Leads Groundbreaking Workshop on Disability Inclusion in the Petroleum Industry Act in Ondo
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) hosted a transformative three-day capacity-building workshop in Ondo State, focused on aligning the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 with disability rights and inclusion.…
I-Future Initiative, Isonye Foundation Empower Girls with Disabilities on Menstrual Health
In commemoration of Menstrual Health Day 2025, the Inclusive Future for Persons with Disabilities Initiative (i-Future Initiative), in partnership with Isonye Foundation, led a transformative menstrual health awareness and sensitization…
Abuja – The House Committee on Disability, chaired by Hon. Bashiru Daudu, on [insert date], conducted an oversight visit to the headquarters of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Enugu State Chapter, has called on Governor Peter Mbah to fulfill his pledge to establish the Enugu State Disability Commission. In…
Katsina — As Governor Dikko Umar Radda marks his second anniversary in office, warm tributes are pouring in from across Katsina State, commending his administration’s commitment to development, security, and…
Disability Commission Celebrates Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s Six Years of Impactful Leadership
Gombe — The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as he marks six years in office, lauding his administration’s commitment…
Disability Community Hails Governor Otti’s Inclusive Leadership on Second Anniversary
Umuhia — As Governor Alex C. Otti marks his second year in office, the Abia State Disability Community has praised his administration for what they describe as “two years of…
Gombe — In a heartwarming display of inclusion and solidarity, the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) hosted a special Children’s Day celebration with students from the Center…
JONAPWD Osun Celebrates Children with Disabilities on Children’s Day
Osogbo, Nigeria – In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State Chapter, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt admiration to…
In a bold move to promote representation in the music industry, Roc Da Mic Africa Limited, in partnership with its founder YoungOG, has launched Roc Da Mic Africa: Special Edition—a…
Lagos, Nigeria – Advocates for the rights of persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) have called on the Lagos State Government to officially adopt and implement a newly validated…