At the Annual Inclusive Education Conference, organized by the British Council and Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for…
Mr. Aliyu Usman, National President of the Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has formally recognized the newly formed Deaf-blind Association, the “Deaf-blind Support Initiative,” as Nigeria’s 8th…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) recently conducted a capacity-building workshop in Abuja aimed at empowering Self Help Group (SHG) leaders with essential knowledge on climate change and…
In a collaborative effort led by the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission and the Haske Children’s Foundation, children with disabilities from various communities across Nasarawa State, along with students from…
Lagos-based entrepreneur and autism advocate Chinwe Gloria Oyouwa has introduced ‘Crown and Calm,’ a sensory-friendly brand dedicated to providing products that cater to unique sensory needs. Inspired by her personal…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024, organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) in Abeokuta, served as…
In an effort to strengthen the voice of the deaf-blind community in Nigeria, the “DeafBlind Support Initiative” has been launched with support from Disability Rights Fund, aiming to foster unity…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), led by its Executive Secretary, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, made a significant appeal today for enhanced funding support for students with disabilities in…
On Thursday, Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the RHI Food Outreach in Ekiti State, distributing essential food items to…
In a significant step forward for the welfare of Nigeria’s injured and disabled servicemen and servicewomen, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and…
The community of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria is calling for urgent intervention from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the severe economic hardships impacting their lives. At a…
Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has pledged her agency’s commitment to improving access to justice, preventative measures, and tailored support…
Professor Mike A.A. Ozekhome, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has brought to light the harsh realities confronting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the nation. In his address at…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) took a significant step toward promoting inclusive sports participation by attending the First Annual Unified Sports Event for Children and Individuals with…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring the rights of Nigerians are protected particularly persons with disabilities. The Deputy Director, Consumer and Business…
