In a powerful display of unity and determination, persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi State commemorated the 2024 International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) with a call to action.…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The District Head of Lame, Bauchi State, Alhaji Yakubu Aliyu Lame, has urged individuals to assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in their communities. Speaking during a…
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Disability Agency Urges Kogi Governor to Strengthen Support for Persons with Disabilities
Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem, Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, has called for increased government action to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The appeal…
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Alleged rights breach: Jake Epelle files N150m suit against Emirates Airline
Mr. Jake Epelle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa, has filed a N150 million suit against Emirates Airline over allegations bordering on the breach of his…
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Speaker Abbas Criticizes Marginalization of PWDs, Pledges Commitment to Disability Rights Act
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has condemned the exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Nigeria’s governance and decision-making processes, calling for immediate action to address…
Lagos, Nigeria – Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre, a leading social enterprise in assistive technology and digital skills training, partnered with MTN Nigeria to celebrate the International Day of Persons…
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) by removing obstacles that hinder their equal participation in leadership.…
As part of the activities marking this year’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided financial assistance of N200,000 each to…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Mr. Ayuba Gwafan, led a walk yesterday to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s…
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World Disability Day: Group Demands Stricter Sanctions for Disability Law Implementation
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the National Assembly to amend the 2019 Disability Act to include stricter penalties for public officers…
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IKWDDA Advocates for Sign Language Interpreters in Health Institutions
The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has called for the provision of sign language interpreters in health institutions and other public spaces. This appeal was made on Thursday to…
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Group Equips Women with Disabilities in SRHR Advocacy Training
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative has hosted a two-day workshop in Ibadan, Oyo State, aimed at empowering 20 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities. Participants, including those…
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Oyebanji Launches Therapy Centre to Support Children with Disabilities
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of People with Disabilities (PWDs) by unveiling a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with special needs. The…
The Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has taken a bold step towards fostering inclusivity by organizing a one-day workshop to train stakeholders on disability inclusion and stigma reduction. The event,…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has formalized its partnership with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing climate change and…