Survivors of spinal cord injuries have said physical and attitudinal barriers are among the challenges hindering their participation in activities. While speaking with newsmen during the celebration of the 2024…
David Obinna Anyaele, the chairman of the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons, has congratulated Onyinyechi Mark for securing Nigeria’s third medal, a gold in the…
Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, lifting an astounding 145kg. This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record held by compatriot Lucy Ejike.…
Advocates for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), has argued that full participation of disability community in electoral processes is crucial for enhancing democracy at the grass root level in the country.…
David Obinna Anyaele, the chairman of the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons, has congratulated Benson Nworgu Ogechika Esther for securing Nigeria’s second medal, a silver…
Following the recent elections at the United Nations Committee to constitute members across countries of the world, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan has…
Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem, the newly appointed Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024 received letter of appointment on his new role. INN reports that…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has praised Esther Nworgu for securing Nigeria’s second medal, a silver in the women’s 41kg para-powerlifting category at the ongoing Paralympic Games…
Nigerian Paralympics powerlifter Esther Nworgu said on Wednesday claiming the silver medal in Paris was “like heaven” having dislocated her shoulder just two days ago. Iwogu, who lost the use…
Team Nigeria’s para powerlifter Esther Nworgu has won silver in Para powerlifting up to 41kg with a lift of 118kg. She broke the Paralympics record twice. Nworgu set two new…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has pledged to support the proposal by the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, SCIAN to establish a Road Crash Victims Support Fund to…
In an elaborate meeting of stakeholders/Partners on disabilities, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan has acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Development Partners towards…
Persons with Disabilities Farmers Association in Osun State were joyful and full of praise for Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as he supports their agric ventures with a tractor…
President Bola Tinubu has lauded an 18-year-old Nigerian para-badminton player, Eniola Bolaji, for her remarkable achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Bolaji made history by winning a bronze medal in…
KWARA’S Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday hailed para-badminton talent Eniola Bolaji for winning Africa’s first medal in badminton at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris. AbdulRazaq, in a statement by…
