The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) in collaborate with Beautiful Gate Handicapped People’s Center Jos, has donated 60 wheelchairs, 30 crutches, and other mobility aids to the persons…
Disability News
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) on Wednesday, July 15, 2024 hosted pivotal advocacy meeting in Abuja to discuss the impact of climate change on Persons with Disabilities…
Disability Commission Establishes Anti-corruption Unit, Inaugurates Selected Members Of Staff
In line with the federal government’s resolve to build accountable and transparent structures in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr James…
NCPWD Organizes 2-day Capacity Building On Braille Transcription Using Embosser Technology
Following the establishment of the Braille centre at the National Commission for persons with Disabilities three years ago, the Commission today, in Abuja put together a 2- day capacity building…
Accessibility: NCPWD To Renovate Gosa Rehabilitation, Karmajiji Skills Acquisition Centres
The Accessibility Department of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has conducted an assessment visit to the Gosa Rehabilitation Centre and the Karmajiji Skills Acquisition Centre. This visit…
Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, Executive Governor of Abia State has inaugurated David Anyaele, along with other members of the board of the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of the…
FAECARE Foundation through its ongoing project, Disability Rights initiative project carried out an advocacy visit to the National Television Authority (NTA), Port Harcourt. The visit was aimed at pushing for…
Dr. Adebukola Adebayo, the Chairman & Chief Consultant Inclusive Development Consults has called on all local government councils to commit between 10-15% of their budgets towards accelerating disability inclusion in…
David Anyaele Pays Tribute To Late Visually Impaired Professor, Jibril Isa Diso.
The death of Prof. Jibril Isa Diso, was a rude shock to several individuals and organisations in disability community who viewed the first visually impaired professor in Nigeria as an…
Make Use Of Sign Language Interpreters At Public Functions – ASLIN Ogun To Gov’t
Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN) Ogun State chapter has urged governments at all levels to enhance the welfare of deaf citizens and give them a sense of…
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has been eulogized for showing capacity and desire for Abia State where it’s citizenry are empowered to maximize potentials by reason of being Abians…
In respect to the appointment of the Executive Director Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, David Anyaele as the Chairman of Abia State Disability Rights Commission by Governor Alex Otti, the…
The Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has pledged effective collaboration with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) in the area of disaster response for persons with disabilities (PWDs).…
Lalu Mourns Jibril Diso, Labels Him A Silent Achiever, Pacesetter
Following the sudden demise of Professor Jibril Isa Diso of the Department of Special Education, Ado Bayero University, Kano earlier this July, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with…
Presidential Aide Congratulates David Anyaele on Appointment Into Abia State Disability Commission
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr David Anyaele on his well deserved appointment…