By Umar Saleh As part of the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) celebrations, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) trained 300 students from the Special Education Center…
Kebbi State Government has disbursed N100 million to 1,000 persons with disability as part of its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and self-reliance among this group. This was disclosed in a…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi State have expressed gratitude to the USAID-funded State2State Activity for involving them in program implementation. According to the PWDs, the initiative has consistently engaged…
The Oyo State Government has approved a 70% increase in the 2025 capital budget for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), raising the allocation from N492 million in 2024 to N877.5 million.…
The German government, in partnership with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM), has committed €4.8 million towards a four-year disability fund aimed at supporting communities in Northwest Nigeria. Dr. Rainer Brockhaus,…
The European Union has urged Nigeria’s Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to fully implement the National Disability Act to ensure its provisions create meaningful change. Highlighting the comprehensive policies outlined…
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National Dialogue on Disability-Inclusive Development Marks 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with development partners, hosted a National Dialogue titled “Transformative Solutions to Disability-Inclusive Development in Nigeria.” The event, held at the…
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IKWDDA Advocates for Accessible Communication Services for the Deaf in Public Institutions
The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has urged government offices and public spaces to provide Sign Language interpreters to ensure inclusivity and effective communication for the deaf community. Speaking…
In a powerful display of unity and determination, persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi State commemorated the 2024 International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) with a call to action.…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The District Head of Lame, Bauchi State, Alhaji Yakubu Aliyu Lame, has urged individuals to assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in their communities. Speaking during a…
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Disability Agency Urges Kogi Governor to Strengthen Support for Persons with Disabilities
Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem, Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, has called for increased government action to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The appeal…
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Alleged rights breach: Jake Epelle files N150m suit against Emirates Airline
Mr. Jake Epelle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa, has filed a N150 million suit against Emirates Airline over allegations bordering on the breach of his…
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Speaker Abbas Criticizes Marginalization of PWDs, Pledges Commitment to Disability Rights Act
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has condemned the exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Nigeria’s governance and decision-making processes, calling for immediate action to address…
Lagos, Nigeria – Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre, a leading social enterprise in assistive technology and digital skills training, partnered with MTN Nigeria to celebrate the International Day of Persons…
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) by removing obstacles that hinder their equal participation in leadership.…