The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has called for the provision of sign language interpreters in health institutions and other public spaces. This appeal was made on Thursday to…
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative has hosted a two-day workshop in Ibadan, Oyo State, aimed at empowering 20 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities. Participants, including those…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of People with Disabilities (PWDs) by unveiling a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with special needs. The…
The Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has taken a bold step towards fostering inclusivity by organizing a one-day workshop to train stakeholders on disability inclusion and stigma reduction. The event,…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has formalized its partnership with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing climate change and…
Dr. Adedayo Benjamin, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mandate Secretary, has called for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in leadership roles to unlock their full potential and ensure…
By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The Nigerian Army has conferred a merit award on Hon. Ibrahim Daniel Arome, a disability activist and social media influencer in Kogi State, for his contributions…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, to establish the long-awaited FCT Commission for Persons…
The United Nations has renewed its call for action to strengthen disability inclusion in Nigeria, citing the need for urgent reforms to legal frameworks and institutional capacities. Speaking at a…
Thousands of persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) in Osun State have benefitted from life-changing support through Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Life-Support Gadgets Initiative. The program, a highlight of the second-anniversary celebrations…
Wesley University, Ondo State, celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 13th convocation ceremony over the weekend as five students with hearing disabilities graduated with Second Class Upper honours. These exceptional…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has urged Yobe State to prioritize inclusion and access to quality healthcare…
In a bid to strengthen its policy implementation, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with Sightsavers, has convened a three-day planning retreat. The event, held in…
Seventy women with disabilities in Lagos have been empowered with N4.7 million in resources and training, thanks to a collaboration between Sightsavers, Unilever Nigeria Plc, and the Growing Businesses Foundation…
The Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ANSDRC) has announced plans to hold seminars and workshops focused on exploring investment opportunities related to persons with disabilities (PWDs). Chairman of ANSDRC, Mr…
