Aiming to create a more inclusive environment for children of all abilities and backgrounds, renowned Nigerian broadcaster and disability advocate Chinyere Okohalum is set to launch the inaugural Naija Children…
In a monumental step towards empowering Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Abba Isa, presented appointment…
Mrs. Blessing Okorie has raised an urgent call for action, highlighting the daily struggles and injustices faced by women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria. She urged both the government…
Special needs experts in Nigeria are sounding the alarm over the damaging effects of negative stereotypes, social exclusion, and stigma that continue to plague children with disabilities. At a recent…
Chief Ayuba B. Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has called for increased attention and resources for children with disabilities in Nigeria. He…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities receive the necessary protection and support for full integration into society. The…
The Federal Government has issued a strong warning to public and private buildings, including financial institutions, that are not compliant with the accessibility law for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Mr.…
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has intensified its call for the immediate implementation of the National Albinism Policy, a critical framework developed to address the unique challenges of persons…
In a bid to support vulnerable groups, the Abia State government has rolled out palliatives in Umuahia, targeting persons with disabilities (PWDs), civil servants, prison inmates, and others. The relief…
Lagos has become the first state in Nigeria to officially declare support for Usher Syndrome Awareness Day, marking the third Saturday of September each year as a day to raise…
Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) has called for collaboration at both Federal and State levels to raise awareness about Usher Syndrome and curb the spread of the condition to…
By Grace Dalla, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has assured that the voting rights and civic participation of persons…
Ayuba Iza Waziri, Country Director of Redemption International for the Blind, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lengnen Jikuka on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Plateau State…
With a growing population of over 35 million Persons With Disabilities in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan has assured that the Rights…
The Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) has urged both Federal and State governments of Nigeria to officially recognize and support the annual Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day. This appeal…
