Abuja, February 10, 2026 — The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has intensified its advocacy for the strict enforcement of Nigeria’s Accessibility Regulations, following a strategic courtesy…
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 50 percent discount on hospital services and medical bills for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all state-owned health facilities. The approval was announced…
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Abia Para-Badminton Stars Shine in Bahrain, Win Opening Matches at 2026 World Championship
Two para-badminton athletes from Abia State, Jeremiah Nnanna (popularly known as Chigozie) and Chinyere Okoro Lucky, have made Nigeria proud after recording impressive victories in their opening matches at the…
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National Disability Leaders Commend Gombe’s Inclusive Governance During Advocacy Visit
National disability leaders, led by the President of the National Association of Physically Challenged Persons (NAPCP), Comrade Ridwan Muhammad Abdullahi, have commended the Gombe State Government for its commitment to…
Stakeholders in the disability rights sector, including civil society organisations, persons with disabilities (PWDs), lawyers, government officials, and media practitioners, have renewed calls for the review and alignment of the…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Rivers State have formally presented a seven-point communiqué to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), calling for comprehensive reforms to guarantee their full participation in…
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Centre, Abia Govt Validate State Climate Change Policy, Emphasise Disability Inclusion
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), in collaboration with the Abia State Ministry of Environment, has validated the Abia State Climate Change Policy, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to…
Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, has commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education by sustaining the provision of free application documents for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) seeking admission into…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reinforced its commitment to the economic empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the implementation of a business support initiative titled…
Ibadan — As Oyo State celebrates its 50th anniversary, the disability community has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what it described as an unprecedented commitment to inclusive, people-centred governance and…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for decisive and sustained action to ensure that Nigeria’s Discrimination against…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, on the occasion of his birthday, describing…
The Bauchi State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has appealed to the Bauchi State Government to ensure the inclusion of qualified persons with disabilities…
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Gov. Ododo, Wife Present Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, alongside his wife and Founder of the Ohunene Empowerment Initiative, Her Excellency, Hajiya Sefinat Usman Ododo, has presented a…