The Chairperson of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Mary James Gaisa, has called on employers across Taraba State to embrace inclusive hiring by…
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Stakeholders Demand Stronger Implementation of Disability-Inclusive Economic Policies
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government and relevant institutions to strengthen implementation frameworks and accountability mechanisms to advance disability-inclusive economic empowerment across Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja at…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for strengthened legal protection and improved access to justice for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State during a strategic advocacy…
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Association, Disability Commission Partner to Launch Digital Literacy Training for PWDs, Vulnerable Groups
The Gombe State Cybercafé Operators Association (GOSCA) has launched a strategic partnership with the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) to implement a comprehensive digital computer literacy training…
The APC Taraba Deaf Supporters Group has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State to ensure the inclusion of persons with hearing impairment in…
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Ramadan: Gombe Governor Distributes Food Palliatives to Support PWDs, Vulnerable Households
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives to vulnerable households across the state, targeting 70,000 beneficiaries as part of efforts to cushion…
The Nasarawa State Government has distributed food items and cash support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state, in a move aimed at easing economic hardship and promoting social…
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Kebbi LG Chairman Empowers 75 Persons with Disabilities with Wheelchairs, Cash
The Chairman of Koko-Besse Local Government Area, Hon. Sirajo Usman Dan Gwaggo, on Monday distributed wheelchairs and cash assistance to 75 persons living with disabilities as part of efforts to…
The Ekiti State Government has intensified its commitment to disability inclusion by training 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in various vocational skills and empowering 130 others who had earlier completed…
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Disability Commission Inaugurates Committee to Mobilise N70bn for PWDs Farm Cities Across Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Peace for Humanity Foundation, has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to coordinate planning and mobilise funds for…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has unveiled JONAPWD EXTRA, a new information and communication platform designed to strengthen coordination, transparency, and service delivery for persons with…
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Foundation Donates Learning Materials to Blind Students in Kano
The Prof Jibrin Isa Foundation has donated learning materials to blind students at Special Education School Tudun Maliki in Kano, as part of efforts to support inclusive education. The materials…
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Wadada Pledges Ministry for Persons with Disabilities, Donates N10m and Food Items in Nasarawa
The Senator representing Nasarawa State, Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, has pledged to establish a Ministry for Persons with Disabilities if elected, as part of efforts to strengthen inclusion and support for…
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Nigeria Unveils First Accessibility-Adapted Vehicle to Boost Mobility, Economic Inclusion for PWDs
Nigeria has taken a significant step toward inclusive development with the unveiling of the country’s first accessibility-adapted vehicle, aimed at improving mobility and economic participation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have called for the strengthening of policy frameworks to ensure improved access to inclusive, community-based healthcare services for vulnerable groups across the state.…