In a groundbreaking partnership, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), and the Lagos branch of the Red Cross Society are…
In Anambra State, 12 volunteer lawyers have been specially trained to offer free legal services to persons with disabilities (PWDs) across different communities. This dedicated legal team will operate under…
Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, participated in the CODISA Christ’s Outreach on Disabilities’ annual workshop, themed “This Ability: Acts of Inclusion.” In…
FAECARE Foundation has called on the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to prioritize persons with disabilities (PWDs) in road transportation. The foundation made the appeal during an advocacy…
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Group Launches Legal Services Department for Anambra’s DRC, Advances Law Implementation
The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) program has taken a significant step toward enforcing the Anambra State Disability Rights Law of 2018 by activating the Legal Services Department within…
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Oyo First Lady Marks Nigeria’s 64th Independence with Children with Disabilities
To mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Oyo State First Lady, Engineer Tamunominini Makinde, organized an inspiring celebration for children with disabilities from 15 homes across the state. Themed “Celebrating Our…
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Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary: APC PWD Leader Calls for a Truly Inclusive Society
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Anniversary, Hon. Tolu Bankole, APC National Leader for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), has called for a more inclusive society that fully integrates and supports…
As Nigeria proudly celebrates its 64th Independence anniversary today, October 1, 2024, in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, extends heartfelt…
Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, has expressed his support for Haruna Mohammed Tsafe, who was recently elected as the new President of…
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Group Urges Government to Support Integration of Sign Language Across Sectors
At the 2024 international awareness month and sign language day the Executive Director of API – Ability plus initiative-, Mrs. Janet Fasakin, called for widespread support from government bodies, organizations,…
The person with Disabilities from the Northern Senatorial Zone of Bauchi State have called on the Bauchi State Government to capture the Zones’ priority needs in the 2025 budget. The…
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Ogun Celebrates International Sign Language Day, Advocates for Disability Rights and Inclusivity
In celebration of International Sign Language Day, the global call for inclusivity and equal rights for persons with disabilities echoed through Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, organized by the Association…
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Lagos to Host Children Festival Empowering Children with Disabilities
Aiming to create a more inclusive environment for children of all abilities and backgrounds, renowned Nigerian broadcaster and disability advocate Chinyere Okohalum is set to launch the inaugural Naija Children…
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Beyond Disability Project Takes Major Leap: 36,551 Jobs to be Created as Presidential Aide Presents Appointment Letters to State Coordinators
In a monumental step towards empowering Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Abba Isa, presented appointment…
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Okorie Advocates for the Rights of Women, Girls with Disabilities
Mrs. Blessing Okorie has raised an urgent call for action, highlighting the daily struggles and injustices faced by women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria. She urged both the government…