A disability group has called for stringent penalties on anyone or organisation found discriminating against persons with disabilities (PWD). The group, under the auspices of Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre,…
The Spokesman of the House of Representatives and member representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency in Ekiti state, Akin Rotimi has appointed no fewer than 26 Persons With Disabilities…
The Katsina State governor, Umar Dikko Radda has appointed Umar Jibril Bindawa as Special Assistant on Disability Matters. This was disclosed in a letter signed by Abdullahi Garba Faskari, Secretary…
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Katsina Lawmaker donates 100 Wheelchairs to Persons with Physical Disability in his Constituency
The member representing Charanci, Kurfi and Batagarawa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Architect Umar Murtula Banye in collaborated with the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People’s Center has donated 100 Tricycle-wheelchairs…
Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) has questioned the genuineness of KFC’s public apology, saying it lacks clarity. The group expressed it’s disappointment in a tweet shared on X (formerly…
Sequel to the recent report of a case of discrimination against a person with disability making waves round the media involving the son of a former Governor of Ogun State,…
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Group congratulates Ibrahim Mohammed on his re-appointment as Chairman, Bauchi State Agency for PWDs
The Bauchi State Association of the Deaf (BSAD) has congratulated Ibrahim Mohammed on his re-appointment as the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disability, In a…
Persons with disabilities have praised the Vice Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara, Professor Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, for assuring inclusiveness and accessibility for persons with disabilities…
In response to a recent incident of alleged discrimination at its outlet at the Lagos Airport, KFC Nigeria has issued an apology to Adebola Daniel, the son of Senator Gbenga…
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We will ensure disability commission is established before the end of this administration – Edo first lady
Mrs Betsy Obaseki, the First Lady of Edo State, has assured that Governor Godwin Obaseki will establish a commission for persons with disabilities before the end of his administration. She…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has issued a strong condemnation of an incident involving discrimination against Mr. Debola Daniel, a wheelchair user, at a KFC restaurant in…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), a governmental body entrusted with safeguarding the welfare and well-being of all Nigerians with Disabilities, has vehemently opposes any forms of discrimination…
In line with Lagos State law on People with Special Needs, Part C , section 55 of General Provisions on Discrimination which states that,” A person shall not deprive another…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has expressed deep concern and condemnation regarding the discriminatory incident that transpired on March…
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Centre advocates society devoid of violence against women, girls with disability
Centre for Women’s Health and Information, CEWHIN, a non-governmental organization based in Lagos has called on the government at all levels and Nigerians as a whole to create a society…