A Coalition of Professional People Living with Disabilities, (PLWDs), has expressed displeasure with President Bola Tinubu over alleged discrimination in his recent appointments to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. They…
In a proactive step toward greater inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), visited the…
The Special Adviser (SA) to Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Kamil Aransi, has countered a recent publication in an Osun based newspaper by Joint National Association of Persons…
Today, October 29, 2024, the Hope Inspired Foundation for Women and Youths with Disabilities (HIFWYD), an impactful non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities,…
On October 26, 2024, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) collaborated with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nigeria (SBHAN) and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF) in…
The Foundation for Social Innovation (FSI) has initiated a campaign to address mental health disparities affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. INN reports that the virtual event was organized…
In a night of celebration and pride, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, honored Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes for their extraordinary…
The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, Ugochukwu Ernest C. Okeke, has called on Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen and Councillors to…
Ekiti State is set to witness a landmark moment as the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) launches its first-ever athletics event. This announcement was made on Thursday,…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has wrapped up a six-week digital skills training for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State, empowering participants with foundational digital and…
The Gombe State House of Assembly has passed the bill to establish the Gombe State Disability Commission. The move is considered a landmark development aimed at protecting the rights of…
In a significant step toward fostering accessibility and inclusion, the inaugural meeting of the Association of Accessibility Professionals (AAP) was held, marking the start of a new era for persons…
The UK Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, APC National Chairman, and Hon. Tolu Bankole, National Leader for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as…
The Benue State Government has committed to domesticate the Disability Act, a move aimed at enhancing support for persons with disabilities in the state. The pledge was made by Secretary…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to supporting inclusive sports and promoting equal…
