Disability News

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) on Saturday, 14th March 2026 hosted the 2025 Ability Games at the Isheri Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre, where athletes with disabilities competed…

Persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State have called for greater inclusion, opportunities and institutional support, particularly for women, as stakeholders gathered in Yenagoa to commemorate the 2026 edition of International…

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for greater representation of women with disabilities in leadership, governance, and justice institutions as the world commemorated the 2026 edition of…

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has revealed that an estimated 35 million Nigerians live with disabilities, with Kano State and Lagos State accounting for the largest…

The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has flagged off the statewide Ramadan palliative food distribution for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The exercise took place on…

The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of critical relief packages to elderly Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the North Central geopolitical zone, as part of efforts to support…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inclusive education policies and programmes in Lagos State following a strategic engagement with the Permanent Secretary…

Members of the Bauchi State Association of the Deaf are set to elect new leaders as the association prepares to conduct its 2026 executive election on March 28. The electoral…

A disability rights advocate in Kano, Dr. Binta Bala has called for stronger support and investment in women, particularly those with disabilities, to accelerate inclusive development. In a statement issued…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called for stronger collaboration with development partners to improve disability data management in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba…

The Beyond Limit Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities has called for urgent policy reforms and stronger institutional commitment to ensure the full inclusion of women and girls with…

In a move aimed at promoting social inclusion and easing the burden of economic hardship, the Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) has distributed food items and cash assistance to persons…

Women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria have been urged to receive stronger protection and equal access to justice as the world marks the 2026 International Women’s Day. The call…

A disability rights advocate, Chinwe Iromuanya, popularly known as Chi Chi Iro, has raised concerns over what she described as a troubling experience involving passengers with disabilities while boarding a…

An educational transformation initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive learning and digital awareness has recorded significant milestones in three special schools across Delta State, following the successful completion of its midterm…