Disability News

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, hosted the Nigeria Partnership for Inclusive Development (NIPDID) Check-In Meeting today at…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has registered 100 businesses owned by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and presented them with free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificates. This initiative…

In a bid to address the barriers to accessibility faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), FAECARE Foundation has called for the establishment of an independent Disability Commission in Rivers State.…

The Taraba State House of Assembly has conducted a public hearing, setting the stage for the enactment of two critical bills: the Taraba State Disabilities Commission (Establishment Bill 2024) and…

Umar Jibril Bindawa, the Special Assistant on Disability Matters to the Katsina State Governor, Mallam Umar Dikko Radda, recently embarked on a series of official visits aimed at fostering inclusivity…

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have called for stronger measures by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address disability inclusion in election management. Yiaga Africa, a prominent election…

Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, has led a relief initiative distributing food and cash to vulnerable groups, including…

Umar Jibril Bindawa, serving as Special Assistant on Disability Matters to the Governor of Katsina State, has urged for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state’s enlightenment…

The Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF) has issued a strong appeal for reform to include more women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in leadership positions in Nigeria. In a new report,…

The Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) has advocated for equal access to community life and social services for persons with deaf-blindness and other disabilities in Nigeria. This call was…

TAF Africa, an NGO, says it has deployed 20 trained observers to polling units across the 18 LGAs in Ondo for Saturday’s governorship election. Jake Epelle, CEO and founder of…

Abuja – Engr. Abdul Haruna, a disability advocate, has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to expel beggars with disabilities from the…

Aiming to improve the quality of education for children with special needs, the Lyceum Foundation, an NGO, has called for increased and effective funding from both federal and state governments.…

Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are being called upon to implement inclusive policies to better support people with disabilities, fostering an environment that embraces diversity and promotes social equality.…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) reaffirmed its dedication to improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria by renewing its partnership with SUNTECH, a leading…