Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the employment of 15 persons with disability who have undergone formal educational system and obtained bachelor’s degree certificates, NCEs, diplomas and vocational…
The Advocacy for Disability Act (ADAC), a consortium of five Civil Society Organizations (CSO), Joint Association of Persons with Disability (JONPWD) Gombe State Chapter and Association of Non-Governmental Organisation (ANGO)…
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Albinism: Abba Isa urges stakeholders to adopt multi-faceted approach on inclusive education
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called education experts and stakeholders to adopt a multi-faceted approach that addresses the…
Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun has reiterated the commitment of Governor Oyebanji’s administration to the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the State. Rt. Hon.…
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NCPWD wants to leverage on NIPOST’s infrastructure for distribution of disability certificates across Nigeria
The National Commission For Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has expressed it’s readiness to leverage on Nigeria Postal Service’s (NIPOST) infrastructure and network for effective distribution of disability certificates to persons…
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Presidential aide on disability seeks collaboration with NIS to promote better living conditions for PWDs
The Senior Special Assistant to president Bola Tinubu on special needs and equal opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa has called for collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on various initiatives aimed…
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Sports Minister Congratulates Nigerian Para Badminton Star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigerian Para Badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji for winning the women’s singles SL3 title at the just concluded Spanish Para…
Nigeria Para Badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji has won the women’s singles SL3 title at the just concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 in Victoria, Spain. The world number 10…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has advocated for the integration of disability-inclusive policies and initiatives within the framework of sustainable development goals. The Executive Secretary of the…
Lagos State Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Bode Agoro has assured Persons With Disabilities in the State Public Service of the support of government in making life better and conducive…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has again reiterated its call for inclusivity and empathy towards persons with disabilities (PWDs). Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Managing…
Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission, Hon. Saleh Barde has assured that the commission under his watch will witness steady improvements on the lives of persons with…
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Ogun APC PWDs join calls for Dr Adenike Tejuosho’s Appointment as Humanitarian Minister.
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi (INN), Ogun People with Disabilities in Ogun state have joined the rest of Nigerians, calling on president Bola Tinubu to consider the appointment of Halimat Adenike Tejuosho…
President of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), the Wife of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Elizabeth Egbetokun on Tuesday in Bauchi distributed empowerment equipments to no fewer…
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Cost of Living: Access Bank Donates Food Items, Medicine to Disability Community in Gombe
By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan (INN), Gombe As part of its efforts towards cushioning the negative effect of the current economic hardships affecting vulnerable groups in Gombe state, Access Bank Gombe…