Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa, LL.M., LP.D., Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), has been selected as a Council of State Government’s Henry Toll Fellow,…
All eyes are glued to what the next executive committee of Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) under Dr. Chidi Topaz Olujie administration would achieve as it plans to…
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LASODA Emphasizes Inclusivity, Empowerment for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has emphasized the importance of ensuring that every child, regardless of their disability, is given the opportunity to contribute to society and…
The Federal Government has announced an upward review of the winning bonuses for Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes participating in the forthcoming 2024 Paralympic Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
By Lanre Oloyede In a groundbreaking step toward fostering disability-inclusive governance, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Abba Isa, and the Governor…
In a significant move towards collective realization of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the disability community, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and…
The Chairman of Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, Mr David Anyaele says the agency will address the problem of non-inclusion of PWDs in government…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan has assured the Board members of Voice of Disability Initiatives (VDI) of a robust collaboration for the benefit…
The Kaduna State Government says it will soon commence implementation of the Disability Act to strengthen equality and mainstream persons with disabilities. Alhaji Zubairu Muktar, Special Adviser to Gov. Uba…
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Okoh Kerry Foundation urges Delta Govt to Prioritize Development of Deaf Sports
Okoh Kerry Foundation has called on Delta state government and ministry of sports development to prioritize the development of Deaf Sports in the state. The foundation made the call in…
Today in Abuja, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan received in audience the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal…
Suleiman Isah, Secretary General of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), has assured the nation of good outing at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. The games is scheduled…
The leadership of the Association of Spouses of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria (ASPDN) has reiterated its total commitment and continued support to improving the living conditions of Spouses With…
Association of Sign language Interpreters in Nigeria (ASLIN), Ogun State chapter, has offered their heartfelt condolences to the Ogun State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on the passing of its…
In an effort to enhance economic status of Vulnerable target group in Bauchi State, The Bauchi State Project Management Unit (SPMU) of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) conducted…