The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has condemned the alleged assault on a person with disability, Hamza Waziri by the Nigeria Police Force. Hamza Waziri, a wheelchair user,…
Thursday 1st August, 2024 will be remembered as one of the most tragic day in the country’s history following the tragedy that befall the country’s citizens as a result of…
The Bauchi State government has expressed concerns over a trending online video of an infraction between a person with disability and security personnel at the Government House, Bauchi during the…
Security personnel attached to the Bauchi Government House assaulted a group of protesting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi State. The PWDs had joined the #EndofBadGovernance protests in the state…
The Deaf Positive Abilities Initiative (DPAI), a Non-governmental organisation charged with empowering deaf individuals by identifying their unique talents and providing them with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to…
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Employment: Coalition seeks justice for visually-impaired Niger nurse
More than 30 organisations of women with disabilities have signed a petition demanding justice for a Bida-based nurse, Aisha Aminu, who was relieved of her appointment by the management of…
The Nigerian Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria has promised to uphold the rights to accessible structures for persons with disabilities. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development,…
Dr. James David Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is poised to take Nigeria on the course of…
The Abuja Association of the Deaf (AAD) has called on its members to refrain from participating in tomorrow’s protest and instead urged the government to take swift and decisive action…
Dr. James David Lalu, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has called on the over 35.5 million persons with disabilities in Nigeria to avoid participating…
In a bid to provide accessible and affordable Housing Units for Persons With Disabilities across Nigeria, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu in…
The Permanent Secretary of the Parastatal Monitoring Office (PMO), Mrs. Adetutu Ososanya, has commended Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA for its outstanding prioritising the interest of PWDs, just…
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Gov Eno Appoints Special Assistant on Sign Language to Foster Inclusivity in Akwa Ibom
By Emmanuel Effiong Enensi (INN), Akwa Ibom In a significant move, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has appointed Mr. Efa Etuk as Special Assistant on Sign Language, emphasizing…
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have thrawn their total support and admiration to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his people-oriented administration at this crucial time of persistent threats to…
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NCPWD, Ministry Collaborate To Develop Inclusive Communication Strategy On Disability Rights Advocacy
With the provisions of part 1, section 2 of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities 2018 (Prohibition) Act, the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities has formed a synergy with…