In a deliberate move to deepen economic inclusion and reduce barriers to opportunity, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has trained 100 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in entrepreneurship…
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The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajiya Sefinat Usman Ododo, through the Ohunene Empowerment Initiative, has empowered hundreds of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and elderly women across the state as…
Association Presses for Inclusive Recruitment, Seeks Support for PWD Students in Bauchi
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Bauchi State Chapter, has intensified advocacy for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the ongoing Bauchi State recruitment process. This…
Disability Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Inclusion, Enforcement as It Hosts JONAPWD National Executives
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to unity, inclusion and strict enforcement of disability rights laws as it received the National Executive Committee (NEC)…
Disability Agency Urges Stakeholders to Strengthen Collaboration for Effective Disability Support
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has renewed its call for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the disability community, stressing that timely information sharing is key to delivering…
Inclusion Takes Centre Stage as Gombe Gov Signs ₦617.95bn 2026 Budget, Allocates Funds to Disability Commission
The Gombe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and disability inclusion as Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, signed the ₦617.95 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with…
Disability Commission Hosts Nasarawa Deaf Association, Reaffirms Gov. Sule’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) has received members of the Nasarawa State Association of the Deaf, assuring them of the continued support of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule toward…
Abducted Blind Student Regains Freedom After Seven Days in Captivity in Katsina
A blind student of the Katsina School for the Blind, Muhammad Abdullahi, who was abducted in Katsina State, has regained his freedom after spending seven days in captivity. Muhammad was…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has restated its resolve to build a more inclusive service environment for corps members with disabilities, with plans to upgrade facilities, adjust postings, and…
Gombe Govt, NEDC Move to Revamp Special Education Centre for Blind and Deaf Learners
Gombe State has taken another decisive step toward advancing disability inclusion with the commencement of comprehensive renovation works at the Center for Special Education, London Mai Dorawa. The Gombe State…
NCPWD Salutes Nigerian Armed Forces on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Calls for Support for Wounded Soldiers
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated the Nigerian Armed Forces on the occasion of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, commending their bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment…
ASLIN Ogun @10: Stakeholders Demand Mandatory Sign Language Interpretation for Inclusive Governance
Stakeholders in the disability sector have called for the mandatory inclusion of professional sign language interpreters in government programmes and public institutions as a critical step toward inclusive governance in…
Centre Commends Borno, Plateau Education Projects, Calls for Genuine Inclusion of Blind Students
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has commended recent education infrastructure projects undertaken by the Borno and Plateau State governments, while urging authorities to ensure…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Aare (Honourable) Tolu Bankole, has reaffirmed his commitment to disability inclusion and empowerment with a donation of One…
Stakeholders Advocate Inclusion of Children with Disabilities at Lagos Chess Programme
Stakeholders in the disability and education sectors have renewed calls for the full inclusion of children with disabilities in all aspects of Nigerian society, urging families and communities to embrace…