Recently in Abuja, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has called for greater awareness and enforcement of the Disability Act, lamenting the low…
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Paralympians Demand Greater Recognition for Athletes with Disabilities
Nigeria’s Paralympians have called for increased recognition and support for athletes with disabilities to inspire continued success on the global stage. After a stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics,…
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Group Accuses Nigerian Banks of Discriminatory Practices Against Visually Impaired Customers
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has accused Nigerian banks of engaging in discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals. This was contained in a press…
In a push to ensure equal rights for individuals with disabilities in Yobe State, Project Trust, under Connected Development (CODE), has appealed to the state government to approve the pending…
Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), paid a significant visit to the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) headquarters in Abuja on October 31,…
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for…
In a notable show of solidarity and commitment to advancing disability rights in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, warmly welcomed…
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Nigerians with Disabilities angry with Tinubu over alleged discrimination in ministerial appointments
A Coalition of Professional People Living with Disabilities, (PLWDs), has expressed displeasure with President Bola Tinubu over alleged discrimination in his recent appointments to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. They…
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NCPWD Pushes for Precise Data Collection on PWDs in Collaboration with Population Commission
In a proactive step toward greater inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), visited the…
The Special Adviser (SA) to Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Kamil Aransi, has countered a recent publication in an Osun based newspaper by Joint National Association of Persons…
Today, October 29, 2024, the Hope Inspired Foundation for Women and Youths with Disabilities (HIFWYD), an impactful non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities,…
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Disability Agency Launches Awareness Walk for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Advocacy
On October 26, 2024, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) collaborated with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nigeria (SBHAN) and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF) in…
The Foundation for Social Innovation (FSI) has initiated a campaign to address mental health disparities affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. INN reports that the virtual event was organized…
In a night of celebration and pride, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, honored Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes for their extraordinary…
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Appoint PWDs as Special Assistants on Disability Matters, Anambra JONAPWD Urges LGA Leaders
The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, Ugochukwu Ernest C. Okeke, has called on Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen and Councillors to…