The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) marked World Wheelchair Day by donating manual wheelchairs to Persons With Physical Disabilities (PWPD), reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusivity and improved…
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Demonstrating unity and kindness, corps members at the Kano State NYSC orientation camp in Kusalla Dam, Karaye, have come together to support their colleague, Ugwuese Emelda, by donating a brand-new…
A Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer has lost his right leg following a tragic accident caused by the reckless driving of a fully loaded trailer. The LASTMA General…
By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The members of Kogi State Chapter of the national association of persons with physical disabilities (NAPWPD), held a get-together at the state rehabilitation Centre in Lokoja,…
Rotary Invests Over $300M in Polio Eradication in Nigeria
The Rotary International Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to health initiatives in Nigeria, with over $300 million already invested in polio eradication efforts. Mark Maloney, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board…
The Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa has officially launched the #WheelchairNotLuggage campaign to tackle human rights violations faced by individuals with mobility challenges in Nigeria. The campaign aims to…
LASODA Distributes Assistive Devices, Advocates for PWD Inclusivity in Lagos
In a significant step toward inclusivity and empowerment, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided 173 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with assistive devices, designed to improve mobility…
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, has distributed wheelchairs, mattresses, diapers, food items and learning devices to 100 children with special needs in care homes across Lagos State. Founder, Abimbola…
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) has explained why the use of wheelchairs is not allowed for inmates within correctional facilities, citing safety and security concerns. Superintendent of Corrections Fredrick Chukwu,…
Association Calls for Rehabilitation Centre to Support Members in Ogun State
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024, organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) in Abeokuta, served as…
Paralympians Demand Greater Recognition for Athletes with Disabilities
Nigeria’s Paralympians have called for increased recognition and support for athletes with disabilities to inspire continued success on the global stage. After a stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics,…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has expressed profound sorrow following the sudden death of Comrade Bala Tsoho Musa. Comrade…
The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Comrade Bala Tsoho Musa, MFR, a committed disability rights advocate. Comrade Tsoho tragically…
Train Services Not Accessible To PWDs, Elderly, Says Minister of Transportation
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali has challenged the design of the Kubwa train station in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, which does not give easy access to the…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Beautiful gate handicapped people center Jos has donated a wheelchair to a person with physical disability, Abdulrahman Ismail, a resident of Bauchi Ring Road and…