The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has applauded the Honorable Minister of Police Affairs, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector General of Nigeria Police…
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Humanitarian Ministry: APC Disabled Youth Ambassadors write open letter to President Tinubu
In a bid to put an end to the lingering tension generated by the recent cases of pervasive corruption charges and sheer abuse of power rocking high profile figures within…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters, Hon. Akin Olugbenga Obanise has called for inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in governance and social services in Ekiti…
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Inclusive Education: Uzodimma tasks NASENI on learning tools for persons with disabilities
As part of efforts to promote inclusive education in the country, the founder, Ability Life Initiative, Barrister Prada Uzodimma, has called on the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure…
The Irede Foundation has again advocated equal opportunities and inclusion for People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria in every facet of life. Set for the 2024 Out On A Limb…
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NCPWD, NEMA Join Forces to Distribute Relief Items to PWDs Affected by Fire Incident
In a collaborative effort to provide vital support to individuals with disabilities, the National Commission For Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the National National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) joined forces…
In a bid to alleviate the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) launched its much-anticipated palliative distribution program today. The initiative,…
By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja (INN) A Disability rights activist in Kogi State and President of Applicants and Workers with Disabilities Association, Comrade Samuel Mark, has called on kogi state government…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende and the General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, have underscored the…
The Nigerian management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an international fast-food restaurant chain has responded to the invitation for an investigation into the discrimination against Debola Daniel, son of Gbenga…
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“Don’t shut your eyes” to Needs of People with Disabilities, Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the people of God in his Metropolitan not to be indifferent to the plight of persons with…
The house of representatives committee on disability has invited the Nigerian management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an international fast-food restaurant chain. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Bashiru…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach significant gains in their abilities. This…
Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, the general manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has emphasized the Agency’s unwavering commitment to combat discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), regardless of their…
Dr James David Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has assured that the commission is deeply committed to ensuring the rights and dignity…