The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has reaffirmed the Lagos State government’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and advancing education for students…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have committed to a collaborative effort aimed at promoting inclusion and nurturing the next generation…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has demonstrated his commitment to inclusivity by granting automatic employment to Mrs. Hassana Nazifi Shehu Minjibir, a visually impaired graduate of B.A. (Ed)…
The Rotary International Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to health initiatives in Nigeria, with over $300 million already invested in polio eradication efforts. Mark Maloney, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board…
Aisha Garba, the newly appointed Executive Secretary (ES) of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has outlined her policy priorities, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility in education. Garba, a seasoned senior…
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for his unwavering support…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has donated food items, clothing, and both disposable and reusable essentials to children with disabilities at the Ekpenebom Leprosy Colony/Hospital in…
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Ekiti State Government announced a landmark decision to integrate persons with disabilities (PWDs) into its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Management Committee, signaling a significant step…
In a significant step towards empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the South East region, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the establishment of the National Commission for…
The former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), retired Gen. Lucky Irabor, has advocated for special support for wounded veterans and veterans with disabilities to accelerate the morale and effectiveness of…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called on government agencies and stakeholders to prioritize the implementation and enforcement of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act (DAPWDP)…
The Coalition of Disability Self Advocacy Network (CDSAN) has called on the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to extend his 50,000 naira monthly empowerment initiative to persons with disabilities…
The Kano State government has unveiled plans to establish a commission dedicated to addressing the needs of persons with disabilities. Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children,…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and its development partner, Sightsavers, have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering disability inclusion in Nigeria. This partnership aims to promote equality and…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Imo State chapter, elected its new executive officers on January 11, 2025, at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Secretariat, Owerri.…
