On October 23, 2024, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.…
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’Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and welfare of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Nigeria. This…
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has assured that the agency maintains a non-discriminatory approach toward Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in its…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Comrade Bala Tsoho Musa, who tragically passed away on October 19, 2024. In…
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Inclusive Justice for PWDs: Stakeholders Call for Interpreters and Accessible Courtrooms
Stakeholders from Nigeria’s justice system and disability rights organizations have called on the federal government to prioritize providing equitable access to justice for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). They stressed the…
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Obasanjo Reflects on Personal Hearing Loss, Announces Hearing Aid Initiative in Bauchi
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he unknowingly suffered from a 25 percent hearing loss, a condition that was discovered only after a medical check-up abroad. Obasanjo shared this…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has expressed profound sorrow following the sudden death of Comrade Bala Tsoho Musa. Comrade…
On Friday, October 18, 2024, Nigeria’s Deaf Eagles delivered an outstanding performance, thrashing Niger Republic 4-0 to claim the title in the 12th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football…
The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Comrade Bala Tsoho Musa, MFR, a committed disability rights advocate. Comrade Tsoho tragically…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has called for the full implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018 to…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) is stepping up efforts to ensure the full inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. In a significant move, the…
Sequel to the agitations for an inclusive Salary structure for Persons with disabilities and the consequent visit of the Disability Commission to the National Assembly, the Executive Secretary, National Commission…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi During the 2024 International White Cane Day event on October 15, the Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities reaffirmed its dedication to assisting vulnerable groups,…
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61% of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Nigeria Lack Basic Computer Skills – Association
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), an organization advocating for the rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), reports that 61% of women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria lack basic computer…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities (SSAP) Mohammed Abba Isa paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Bauchi,…