Hon. Olanrewaju Oladosu, Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Disability Matters, has taken a significant step towards supporting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by donating a wheelchair and financial aid…
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“NCPWD, A Result of Persistent Advocacy for an Inclusive Society and Good Governance” – Gufwan
In a recent meeting held in Abuja with members of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (ROLAC), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with…
A call for greater inclusion in governance was made on Wednesday by a non-governmental organization, urging the Federal and State Governments to appoint persons with disabilities (PWDs) into public offices.…
The Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation has issued a heartfelt plea for an immediate resolution to Nigeria’s ongoing crises, drawing attention to the plight of vulnerable citizens, especially those living with disabilities.…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the country by ensuring that strict disciplinary actions are taken…
NCPWD Receives Four-Year Disability Inclusion Report, Vows Action to Enhance Lives of PwDs
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has received a detailed four-year report from the Disability Civil Rights Movement and Policy Changers,…
President’s Special Aide Applauds Lois Auta’s Global Role Appointment in IASC Advisory Group
Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, has expressed heartfelt congratulations to Lois Auta-Udonkanta, President and Founder of the Network…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra State have called for the creation of specialized courts to handle disability-related cases. This demand was made during a recent workshop organized by the…
Foundation Empowers Kaduna Women with Disabilities to Start Businesses
The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), in collaboration with Global Peace Women, provided financial support to 50 women with disabilities in Kaduna State on Tuesday. The cash assistance aims to…
In a remarkable achievement for both Nigeria and Africa, Lois Auta, the President and Founder of the Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), has been named one of 12 global…
Oborevwori Approves Scholarships for Children of Deceased Civil Servants, Students with Disabilities
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has generously approved the 2023 scholarship disbursement for children of civil servants who passed away while in service and students with…
The Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) is set to unveil a new association aimed at advocating for the inclusion and recognition of the Deaf-blind community in Nigeria. This landmark…
The Deaf Eagles, Nigeria’s national deaf football team, have begun their full training camp in Lagos as they prepare to host the 2024 West African Deaf Sports Union (WADSU) Games.…
As a means of evaluating the mandate performance of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in the last four years, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, the Executive Secretary, NCPWD, has affirmed…
Lagos is set to host the highly anticipated 12th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Competition, scheduled to take place from October 12th to 18th, 2024. The tournament will…