The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to institutionalize the teaching and learning of sign language in all basic education schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to promote…
In a significant step towards inclusive governance, the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), has appointed Miss Suzan Oyeniran as the official…
In a historic step toward gender and disability inclusion, Nigeria has hosted its first-ever national conference focused exclusively on female sign language interpreters—and their vital role in combating gender-based violence…
Lagos – The Lagos State University (LASU) has granted provisional approval for the establishment of the Sign Language Ambassador Club (SLAC), marking a significant step toward promoting inclusive education and…
In a significant move toward enhancing media accessibility for the deaf community, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Edo State Chapter, paid a landmark courtesy visit to…
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission, Mr. Saleh Barde Keana, has committed to providing a monthly salary to Mrs. Lauratu Aliyu, a widow with a physical…
The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has called for the provision of sign language interpreters in health institutions and other public spaces. This appeal was made on Thursday to…
In a significant advocacy visit, the President of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Mr. Timothy Tinat, alongside a member of the National Executive Committee, met with…
In celebration of International Sign Language Day, the global call for inclusivity and equal rights for persons with disabilities echoed through Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, organized by the Association…
Association of Sign language Interpreters in Nigeria (ASLIN), Ogun State chapter, has offered their heartfelt condolences to the Ogun State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on the passing of its…
By Emmanuel Effiong Enensi (INN), Akwa Ibom In a significant move, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has appointed Mr. Efa Etuk as Special Assistant on Sign Language, emphasizing…
Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN) Ogun State chapter has urged governments at all levels to enhance the welfare of deaf citizens and give them a sense of…
Educational and Sign Language Interpreters Association of Nigeria (ESLIAN) on Monday urged government to regulate practitioners of sign language interpretation to curb quacks in the profession. Its lamented that sign…
by Adewale Adeyanju (INN), Lagos The Sign Language Users making up the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf and Speech disability, the hard -of-hearing, deaf and other physical disabilities as well as Social…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), says the country needs to train more experts in sign language interpretation. Cross River State Coordinator of NHRC, Mr Remi Ajuga, disclosed this in…
