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…
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…