Umar Jibril Bindawa, serving as Special Assistant on Disability Matters to the Governor of Katsina State, has urged for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state’s enlightenment…
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Foundation Highlights Systemic Barriers Facing Women and PWDs, Calls for Inclusive Policies
The Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF) has issued a strong appeal for reform to include more women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in leadership positions in Nigeria. In a new report,…
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LALIF Advocates Equal Access to Community Life, Social Services for Persons with Deaf-blindness
The Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) has advocated for equal access to community life and social services for persons with deaf-blindness and other disabilities in Nigeria. This call was…
TAF Africa, an NGO, says it has deployed 20 trained observers to polling units across the 18 LGAs in Ondo for Saturday’s governorship election. Jake Epelle, CEO and founder of…
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Disability Advocate Criticizes Eviction of Beggars with Disabilities Without Alternative Options
Abuja – Engr. Abdul Haruna, a disability advocate, has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to expel beggars with disabilities from the…
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Foundation Advocates for Comprehensive Support in the Education of Children with Disabilities
Aiming to improve the quality of education for children with special needs, the Lyceum Foundation, an NGO, has called for increased and effective funding from both federal and state governments.…
Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are being called upon to implement inclusive policies to better support people with disabilities, fostering an environment that embraces diversity and promotes social equality.…
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NCPWD Strengthens Collaboration with SUNTECH to Enhance Assistive Technology for PWDs in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) reaffirmed its dedication to improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria by renewing its partnership with SUNTECH, a leading…
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FG is Committed to Inclusive Education in Nigeria – Ayuba Gufwan
At the Annual Inclusive Education Conference, organized by the British Council and Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for…
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JONAPWD Recognizes New Deaf-Blind Association as Nigeria’s 8th Disability Cluster
Mr. Aliyu Usman, National President of the Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has formally recognized the newly formed Deaf-blind Association, the “Deaf-blind Support Initiative,” as Nigeria’s 8th…
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AWWDI Empowers Women with Disabilities on Climate Change, Early Warning Systems
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) recently conducted a capacity-building workshop in Abuja aimed at empowering Self Help Group (SHG) leaders with essential knowledge on climate change and…
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Nasarawa State Launches Free Medical Outreach for Children with Disabilities
In a collaborative effort led by the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission and the Haske Children’s Foundation, children with disabilities from various communities across Nasarawa State, along with students from…
Lagos-based entrepreneur and autism advocate Chinwe Gloria Oyouwa has introduced ‘Crown and Calm,’ a sensory-friendly brand dedicated to providing products that cater to unique sensory needs. Inspired by her personal…
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Association Calls for Rehabilitation Centre to Support Members in Ogun State
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024, organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) in Abeokuta, served as…
In an effort to strengthen the voice of the deaf-blind community in Nigeria, the “DeafBlind Support Initiative” has been launched with support from Disability Rights Fund, aiming to foster unity…