The Deaf Community in Taraba State has expressed disappointment over their exclusion from the recent President Tinubu’s food palliative distributed across Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Taraba state through the…
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Disability Commission Chairman Pledges Monthly Support to Widow with Disability For Baby’s Care
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission, Mr. Saleh Barde Keana, has committed to providing a monthly salary to Mrs. Lauratu Aliyu, a widow with a physical…
The Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa has officially launched the #WheelchairNotLuggage campaign to tackle human rights violations faced by individuals with mobility challenges in Nigeria. The campaign aims to…
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Albinism Association Calls on Govt to Make Inclusive Commitments at 2025 Global Disability Summit
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Nigerian government to make inclusive commitments for marginalized groups at the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS), scheduled for April. Dr. Bisi…
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JONAPWD Commends Peaceful Elections as Yobe Deaf Association Elects New Executives
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Yobe State Chapter, has applauded the exemplary sportsmanship and peaceful conduct demonstrated during the recent elections of the Yobe State Association…
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Bauchi Lawmaker Donates Wheelchairs to Support Persons with Disabilities in Constituency
By Umar Saleh Burra, Bauchi Hon. Adamu Hashimu Ranga, the member representing Ningi/Warji Constituency in the National Assembly, has donated wheelchairs to ease the struggles of persons with disabilities in…
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Police Bring Joy to Less Privileged and Children with Disabilities in Rivers State
The C4i Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to community service. Following a recent visit, the team, led by Commander CSP…
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World Braille Day: Center Advocates for Inclusivity in Nigerian Public Libraries
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for greater inclusivity for the blind and visually impaired in public libraries across Nigeria. This advocacy was made to mark…
The Joint Clusters of Kano State Persons with Disabilities, under the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kano State Chapter, have firmly distanced themselves from a recent protest…
The Nigeria Association of the Blind, Taraba State Chapter, has called on the State House of Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Taraba State Disability Commission Bill. The appeal…
The Kebbi State Disability Rights Commission has commended Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for appointing 15 persons with disabilities (PWDs) as Special Assistants. In a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi…
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Jake Epelle Honored with the Traditional Title ‘Balolo’ by King Amanyanabo of Opobo
Jake Epelle, CEO of TAF Africa, has been conferred with the distinguished title Balolo (Early Morning Star) by His Majesty King Dr. Dandeson Douglas Jaja, DSSRS, CFR, Jeki V—Treaty King,…
The Coalition of Disabled Self-Advocacy Network (CDSAN) has called on Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba K. Yusuf, to appoint Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as Special Advisors in each of the…
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World Braille Day: Abia Disability Commission Pledges Awareness and Support for Blind Citizens
The Chairman of the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, Mr. David Anyaele, has announced the state government’s commitment to promoting awareness and support programs for blind…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has appointed 50 Hausa singers, comedians and 15 persons with disabilities (PWDs) as Special Assistants. This was disclosed in a…