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…
Osun State government and Real Care Humanity Foundation in an effort to further reduce poverty and take governance to every strata of the society has distributed empowerment materials worth over…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Association of Deaf (BSAD) has collaborated with the Women Farming Association of Nigeria (WOFAN) to promote inclusive farming for the Deaf community in…
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Karomajigi Hosts Free Medical Outreach As NCPWD Launches Telemedicine for PWDs, Orphans
Grace Dalla, Abuja The Karomajigi community, comprising Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and orphans, gathered in large numbers to benefit from a free medical outreach organized by Soteria-Afrique Rural Health Care…
In a heartfelt plea, the Kogi Central Persons with Disabilities Association has called on the Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Hon. Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, to reconsider recent party…
The joy of the entire members of Adamawa state disability community know no bound this week as Hon. Umar Aminu Tukur bags outstanding meritorious award from Ahmed Umar Fintiri, the…
In his efforts to put smile on the face of people with disabilities, the member house of Representatives in the national assembly representing Musawa and Matazu Federal Constituency Hon. Abdullahi…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission For Persons With Disability, Dr. James David Lalu, has reassured the disability community of the Commissions relentless efforts to ensure inclusivity among Persons With Disability…
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NCPWD, NEDC Flag Off Distribution of Assistive Devices to Beneficiaries in Borno State
In a landmark event aimed at empowering persons with disabilities, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), has launched the distribution…