Ekaete Judith Umoh, was presented with Award of Recognition by Plan International As a Woman Achiever and her contributions to Accelerating Gender Equality. The award was presented in commemoration of…
The Bauchi state governor Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad has approved the appointment of former chairman Bauchi state agency for persons with disability, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed as Chairman of the agency…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is committed to making 2024 governorship election in Edo State more inclusive, with provision of assistive device for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).…
His Royal Majesty, Alh. Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land has broke his fasting with Persons with Disability during the 15th day of Ramadan. Yakubu Nazir…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mr Mohammed Abba Isa collaborated with Near Foundation to distribute food packages to over 500 Persons with…
Disability News
Partnership With NBS Is Paramount As Statistics Is The Currency Of Future, Says James Lalu
James David Lalu, the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in a recent visit to the Abuja office of the National Bureau of Statistics has said that the…
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NCPWD Lauds Nigerian Red Cross For Humanitarian Works, Promises Stronger Working Relationship
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. James David Lalu has applauded the efforts of the Nigerian Red Cross Society for taking humanitarian works to the suburbs…
By Abubakar Labaran, Nasarawa Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule’s Personal Assistant (PA) Umar Dahiru, has donated cash to 30 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State. This was disclosed in…
The Association for Reproductive and Family Health @arfhng in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recently organized a two-day “Training of Trainers” program on Mental Health…
Deaf Farmers in Lagos State under the aegis of Deaf Farmers’ Cooperative Agricultural Multi-Purpose Society (DFCAMS) have appealed Lagos State Government and Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) to continue…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in its drive to extend compliance as well as the enforcement of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities, 2018 (Prohibition) law to the…
The Federal Government has donated some assistive devices to persons with disabilities to aid in easing their mobility challenges and access to public infrastructures. The donation took place at the…
By Grace Dalla, INN Abuja The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called for establishment of gender and disability desks across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the…
Cerebral Palsy News
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Gov Otti reaffirms commitment to quality education, healthcare services
The Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor Alex Otti on People with Disability, Mr. David Anyaele, has reaffirmed the preparedness of the government to ensure that access to quality…
Disability News
Northern disability forum asks FG, states to implement 5% affirmative action for PWDs
The Northern Nigeria Disability Forum (NNDF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has urged the federal and state governments to implement the five percent affirmative action for people with disabilities (PWDs). Yarima…