To commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Dr. Olabodunrin Oki, Managing Director of Ola Oki Medicals, friends and family gathered on Saturday to launch the Ola-Oki Memorial Foundation.…
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Gov. Buni Signs Disability Protection Bill, Establishes Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, has signed the Disability Protection Bill into law, marking a significant milestone in the fight for the rights and inclusion of Persons…
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LAAF Advocates Free Skin Cancer Treatment for Persons with Albinism in Lagos
The Lagos Albinism Awareness Foundation (LAAF) has urged the Lagos State Government to provide free skin cancer treatment for persons with albinism, emphasizing the need for accessible healthcare to address…
The Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC), a coalition of five Civil Society Organizations, has commended Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya for signing the Gombe State Disability Protection Law into…
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Dairo Launches Innovative Exercise Programme for Nigerians with Intellectual Disabilities
Dr. Yetunde Dairo, Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University, UK, has introduced a transformative exercise programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Nigerians with intellectual disabilities…
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Disability Agency Provides Financial Aid to Homes Supporting Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing financial support to homes that cater to…
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, has distributed wheelchairs, mattresses, diapers, food items and learning devices to 100 children with special needs in care homes across Lagos State. Founder, Abimbola…
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GSU Acting VC Congratulates Dr. Ishiyaku Adamu on Appointment as Disability Commission Executive Secretary
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University (GSU), Professor Sani Yauta, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ishiyaku Adamu of the Department of Political Science on his recent appointment as…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for signing the Disability…
A leprous person A human rights organisation under the aegis of Integration Dignity and Economic Advancement has raised concern on the dangers of leaving over 3,000 persons diagnosed with leprosy…
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Abia State Disability Commission Harps on Use of Technology to Enhance Inclusion for Blind
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, has harped on the use of technology driven assistive devices to enhance inclusion for blind persons in Abia state. Mr…
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Group Congratulates Ishiyaku Adamu on Appointment as ES of Gombe Disability Commission
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has extended its congratulations to Dr. Ishiyaku Adamu on his appointment as the Executive Secretary (ES) of the Gombe State Commission for…
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Makinde Appoints 33 Persons with Disabilities as Special Assistants Across Local Governments
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of 33 persons with disabilities as Special Assistants to the Executive Chairmen across all Local Governments in the state.…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has signed the Gombe State Disability Protection Bill 2024 into law, marking a significant milestone in advancing the rights and well-being of persons…