Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has approved the appointment of Folasade Arise as Full-time Chairman, Board of Agency for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities. The Governor also…
Persons with physical disability
Meet Ibrahim Abubakar, Physically-challenged Student Who Broke 17-year-old Islamic Education Record At Gombe State University
AIbrahim Abubakar, physically challenged, has entered the history books by breaking a 17-year-old record in the department of Islamic Education, Gombe State University by graduating with first class honours. Ibrahim…
NMA Doles Out Walking Aids To Persons With Disabilities In Osun
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Osun State Chapter has donated walking aids to National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) in the State. The aids were given at the…
Nasarawa Lawmaker Gifts 50 Wheel Chairs To Persons With Disabilities
Nasarawa State House of Assembly member representing Keana Constituency, Hon Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, has donated fifty wheelchairs to Persons with Disabilities in his constituency. This, he says is to change…
by Adebisi Onanuga and Alao Abiodun The late Mohammed Fawehinmi died from COVID-19-related complications, his family has said. Saheed, the younger brother, spoke with reporters on Thursday at the family…
Late Mohammed Fawehinmi, eldest son of late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), a wheelchair user will be laid to rest on Aug. 27 in Ondo State, a family source said. Mr…
Street Begging: Imo First Lady Initiates Skills Acquisition To Tackle Menace Among PWDs, Others.
In an effort to discourage street begging in Imo State, the First Lady, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, through the Ministry for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Persons, has offered skills acquisition, amongst…
Gov. Obiano Appoints Esther Nwodika As Special Assistant On Persons With Physical Disability
The Executive Governor of Anambra state Chief Dr Willie M. Obiano has appointed a new Special Assistant on the Physically challenged, Mrs Esther Nwodika. Prior to her appointment Mrs Nwodika…
Beneficiaries sold N150k Masari wheelchairs at N7k, police retrieve, arrest receivers.
The Katsina State Police Command has paraded 15 wheelchairs allegedly sold out by beneficiaries of the recently launched Aminu Masari Empowerment Foundation in Katsina. Spokesman of the command, SP Gambo…
I’m Physically Challenged, Not Disabled – Newly elected Councillor
Physically challenged, Abiodun Akinbami Mutiu who was elected as Councillor during the recently held local government elections in Ogun State has said, though he has been physically challenged but not…
Prince Adelabu’s Death: He Was Rejected By Some Hospitals – Son
Prince Paul Adelabu, Joint National Association of Persons With Disability (JONAPWD) Board of Trustees chairman is dead. A source who paid a condolence visit to the family says the late…
Wheelchair tennis coach says upcoming CBN National Open crucial to players
By GEORGINA BODE Frank Tarmena, a national coach, on Monday in Abuja said the upcoming 2020 CBN National Open Tennis Championship was very crucial to the development of wheelchair tennis.…
Federation seeks inclusion of para-soccer in 20th National Sports Festival
Misbahu Didi, the President of Nigeria Para-Soccer Federation (NPF), has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to include the sport in the 2020 National Sports Festival…
NAPWPD urges Abia Govt. to make public buildings accessible to persons with disabilities
The Abia chapter of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has appealed to the state government to ensure that public buildings have facilities to make them accessible…
Breaking: Gospel musician Yinka Ayefele stands on his feet again (video)
by Adeyinka Odutuyo Nigerian gospel artiste Yinka Ayefele has risen on his feet again. The musician was able to achieve the feat with the help of a sophisticated machine gifted…