In a significant stride towards enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Dr. James David Lalu,…
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JONAPWD Moves For Leadership, Equal Rights For Women With Disabilities In West Africa
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) is championing the rights of women with disabilities in West Africa. At a workshop in Abuja, aimed at enhancing their capacity…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) on Wednesday hosted the 2024 Ability Expo, to showcase the remarkable talent, creativity, diverse skills and innovative abilities of PWDs, and their…
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Association Employes Twin-Track Approach To Equip PWDs with Digital Literacy Skills in Nigeria
Building the capacity of persons with disabilities (PWDs) though the utilization of digital literacy skills and knowledge to meet demanding life challenges in this turbulent period is one of the…
Ambassador (Dr.) Christ Nwanoro, esteemed member of the United Nations Committee on Persons with Disabilities, paid a special visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with…
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Beyond Disability Project can generate 36, 551 jobs opportunities for PWDs in Nigeria- Abba
The Senior Special Assistant to the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunity, Hon. Abba Mohammed Isah has disclosed that his project, the “Beyond Disability” set for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the categories of candidates to be excluded from the post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination popularly known as Post-UTME. The Registrar, JAMB,…
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NAFOWA donates 60 Wheelchairs, 30 crutches and food items to PWDs in Benue
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…