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).…
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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…
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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…
Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for disability inclusive climate change to mitigate the impact on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Centre made the call while paying advocacy visit to…
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Inclusive Education A Pathway To Eradicating Mathematics Phobia Among Young Girls With Disabilities — Hannah Kebrang
The Executive Director, Bloom Innovation, Mrs Hannah Kabrang, in this exclusive interview with Inclusive News Network (INN) correspondent, Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, spoke on how her organization is creating space for…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen diplomatic advocacy for persons with disabilities. President of the…
In the wake of growing economic hardship in the country, Persons With Disabilities PWDs have proposed an amendment to the 2018 Disability Act to mandate Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs…
As part of commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, The Alone not Lonely Women with Disabilities Initiatives (ANLWWDI) has empowered at least 312 young girls with disabilities with free menstrual…
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First Lady distributes palliatives to 2,400 PWDs, orphans, less-privileged in Kaduna
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged-off the distribution of palliatives to 2,400 less-privileged citizens of Kaduna State, including People With Disabilities (PWDs), orphanage homes, widows and women infected…
Nigeria passed the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 2018 after over a decade of advocacy, but six years later, disability rights groups are dissatisfied with the progress.…
A Coalition of persons with disabilities (PWDs) has urged the Federal Government to expedite actions on the implementation of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, just as it…
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Advocacy Group Launches GBV Sensitization Workshops in Anambra Schools
An advocacy group has launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sensitization workshop in selected secondary schools in Anambra State. The project is an individual grant from LEAP Africa and the Nigeria…
Dr. James D. Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has presented the commission’s financial performance for the year 2023 to the house committee on disability.…
The National Commission For Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced a successful meeting held at MTN Group Limited headquarters in Lagos. The meeting was aimed at improving access to telecommunication…