Disability News

The House of Representatives Committee on Disability Matters has renewed calls for a Disability Trust Fund, emphasizing the need to support the over 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. Speaking at…

Pankshin, Nigeria – The President of the National Association of Deaf Students (NADS), Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Hon. Husseini Kabiru Omele, has expressed profound gratitude to the Acting Vice…

The Katsina State APC Deaf Support Group has thrown its weight behind Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda, endorsing him for a second term in the 2027 elections. In a statement…

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged the Nigerian government and industry regulators to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)…

In a move to enhance disability rights and accessibility in Nigeria, the United Nations and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) have deepened their collaboration. Today, NCPWD’s Executive…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged the government to adopt a more inclusive tax policy that offers financial relief and incentives for persons…

The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Ayuba Gufwan, has applauded Muhammad Mukhtar for his steadfast commitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities…

With the arrival of Ramadan, concerns are mounting over the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State. Advocates are calling on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to take proactive…

In a renewed commitment to disability inclusion, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has vowed to collaborate with key…

The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has introduced a five-point institutional policy to tackle the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), with a particular focus on individuals…

The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the capacity of disaster management responders to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are…

In a significant move towards inclusivity, FIFA has introduced a Disability Football Toolkit aimed at broadening opportunities for disabled individuals to participate in football worldwide. The initiative, developed by FIFA’s…

In a move to strengthen disability rights and inclusion in Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of board members for the recently established Disability Commission. According…

By Umar Saleh Burra, Bauchi With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, charitable organizations are intensifying their efforts to support vulnerable groups, ensuring they experience the joy and blessings of…

The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has enhanced the leadership skills of disability cluster leaders to improve their ability to serve their communities effectively. The two-day…