The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has urged the National Assembly to pass the bill for the establishment of the Disability Trust Fund. Dr James Lalu, the Executive…
Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre is championing accessibility in journalism, urging media professionals to make their digital content inclusive for blind, dyslexic, other print-disabled and deaf readers. This call to…
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DG, SSA collaborate to advance opportunities for women with disabilities
In a significant move towards promoting inclusivity and empowerment, the Director General/CEO of the National Center for Women Development (NCWD), Honorable Dr. Asabe Villta Bashir, met with the Senior Special…
Former House of Representative member Shina Peller has celebrated his 48th birthday with students of the Pacelli School For The Blind & Partially Sighted Children. Peller has made it a…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission For Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Dr. James David Lalu has disclosed that the commission will launch an investigation into the recent incident involving…
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Presidential aide secures commitment of Youth Minister to implement 10% inclusion policy for PWDs
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has succeeded in securing the commitment of the Hon. Minister of Youths Development, Dr.…
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Public office that fails to comply with law on accessibility risks lock up – Tinubu’s aide on disability
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has warned that any public office which fails to comply with the…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has initiated a pivotal two-day sensitization workshop on accessibility regulations for persons with disabilities, in partnership with the Rule of Law and…
The Chairman, House Committee on Disability Matters, Rep. Bashiru Dawodu said, the House of Representatives, within six months have passed six motions for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Dawodu made this…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has condemned the discriminatory act committed by Rano Air Limited against…
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James Lalu Declares Zero Tolerance for Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission For Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Dr. James David Lalu, has participated in the National Disability Convening held at the Wells Carlton Hotel in…
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Million Children with Disabilities in Africa face barriers to quality Education – Presidential aide on Disability
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, said millions of children with disabilities in Africa still face barriers…
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal has urged the society to engage in actions that can create a more supportive environment…
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Godwin Irokaba’s Landmark Appointment as DEI Director at University of Calabar
By Emmanuel Effiong Enensi (INN) In a momentous stride towards fostering inclusivity, the University of Calabar has appointed Dr. Godwin Irokaba, a distinguished senior lecturer in the Department of Special…
The Nigerian Senate has taken significant steps towards enhancing accessibility and inclusivity for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. The 10th Senate on Thursday, 9th of May, adopted the motion that…