By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The New Era Initiative for Persons with Disabilities rounded off 2024 with an impactful event that highlighted its dedication to fostering inclusion and creating opportunities for…
The Lagos State Government has received commendations for its support for persons with disabilities through its various human-centric initiatives in the past years. Speaking on Wednesday at an end-of-the-year event…
KANO – The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) has called on the Kano State Government to prioritize the establishment of a Disability Commission to safeguard the rights and enhance the…
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Ogun Monarch Offers Health Insurance for Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Professor Saka Adelola Matemilola, has continued to champion the welfare of his people and Ogun State at large since ascending…
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has commended the state government’s 2025 plans aimed at addressing the social needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In a…
Ekiti State Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering persons living with disabilities in the state with vocational skills and supporting them to be self-reliant and economically independent. The Board…
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LASODA Distributes Assistive Devices, Advocates for PWD Inclusivity in Lagos
In a significant step toward inclusivity and empowerment, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided 173 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with assistive devices, designed to improve mobility…
To commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Dr. Olabodunrin Oki, Managing Director of Ola Oki Medicals, friends and family gathered on Saturday to launch the Ola-Oki Memorial Foundation.…
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Gov. Buni Signs Disability Protection Bill, Establishes Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, has signed the Disability Protection Bill into law, marking a significant milestone in the fight for the rights and inclusion of Persons…
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LAAF Advocates Free Skin Cancer Treatment for Persons with Albinism in Lagos
The Lagos Albinism Awareness Foundation (LAAF) has urged the Lagos State Government to provide free skin cancer treatment for persons with albinism, emphasizing the need for accessible healthcare to address…
The Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC), a coalition of five Civil Society Organizations, has commended Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya for signing the Gombe State Disability Protection Law into…
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Dairo Launches Innovative Exercise Programme for Nigerians with Intellectual Disabilities
Dr. Yetunde Dairo, Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University, UK, has introduced a transformative exercise programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Nigerians with intellectual disabilities…
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Disability Agency Provides Financial Aid to Homes Supporting Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing financial support to homes that cater to…
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, has distributed wheelchairs, mattresses, diapers, food items and learning devices to 100 children with special needs in care homes across Lagos State. Founder, Abimbola…
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GSU Acting VC Congratulates Dr. Ishiyaku Adamu on Appointment as Disability Commission Executive Secretary
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University (GSU), Professor Sani Yauta, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ishiyaku Adamu of the Department of Political Science on his recent appointment as…