The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) convened a three-day capacity building workshop in Abia State aimed at promoting the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the framework of…
The Lagos State Government has once again reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to disability inclusion and empowerment, as it joined key stakeholders to mark the official launch of the Codisa Foundation—an…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi In a notable act of leadership and compassion, Mr. Michael Akinsehinde Akinniyi, the Head of Department (HOD) for Odopetu APC Ward 7 in Akure South, empowered 20…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has called on philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the Sir David Osunde Foundation’s…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are urging the federal government to develop a supplementary version of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will specifically address their inclusion within its benefit frameworks.…
In a bid to foster inclusivity and uplift the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Disability Affairs, Hon. Umar Jibril Bindawa,…
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC), Mr. Saleh Barde Keana, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of Persons With…
In a move to foster inclusive governance and eliminate financial barriers in politics, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a full waiver of nomination…
This April, 501 blind candidates across Nigeria will take the 2025 UTME in a special initiative by JAMB designed to ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of…
In a major step towards strengthening disability inclusion at the grassroots level, the Hope Inspired Foundation for Women and Youths with Disabilities (HIFWYD) has officially launched the Local Council Disability…
Parents and guardians of children with disabilities have called on the Zamfara State Government to transform the existing School for Special Education in Gusau into a full-fledged boarding institution. They…
The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority (LSNPPA) is set to introduce customised number plates to identify and recognise Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. This initiative was announced…
Lois Auta, the Founder and Global President of the Network of Women with Disabilities has called for a shift from tokenistic gestures to a rights-based approach to disability inclusion, during…
Umuahia, Nigeria – The Abia State Commissioner for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, David Obinna Anyaele, has described the late Pope Francis as the most influential person with a disability,…
In a powerful stride toward equity, UN Women Nigeria recently brought together advocates, officials, entrepreneurs, and civil society in Adamawa State for a four-day workshop aimed at dismantling the economic…
