Inclusive and fairness go together. However, the word “inclusion” is crucial not only for a fairer society but also for a stronger economy, healthier Democracy and good governance. Inclusive government…
Hudu Isah Kebbe Thirty-three-year-old Hudu Isah Kebbe is visually impaired but he is not in any way letting his condition stop him from aiming to hit the zenith of academic…
Telecommunications giant, MTN has launched a novel initiative, Economic Empowerment Support project, targeted at persons with disabilities. The launch, which is part of activities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of…
The Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) has activated plans to ensure that more women and girls living with disabilities have access to justice. Executive Director of DRAC, Dr. Irene Patrick-Ogbogu…
Prof. Florence Banku-Obi, Prof. of Special Needs Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, has called on the National Assembly to pass the bill on disability education for the country.…
Special Assistant to the Governor, Mr. Lawali Mgudu has begged Governor Matawalle to include persons with disabilities in his Empowerment programme. In a speech delivered during one of the occasion…
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Thousands of Lagos Beggars And Beggars With Disabilities Protest At Assembly, Governor’s Office
Over 1,000 beggars on Tuesday blocked the entrance of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Governor’s Office to protest undue harassment and arrest by officials of the state…
Kaduna State Scholarship Board, says it has introduced a scholarship package for students with disabilities wishing to further their education. The Executive Secretary of the board, Malam Hassan Rilwan made…
People living with disabilities in Kenya find it hard to secure formal employment despite being skilled and ready to work, realities pushing them to compete for available opportunities in self-employment.…
By Yakubu Salisu, Kano The Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado has said that, people with disabilities have suffered greatly from…
By Pamela Eboh, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Mrs Ngozi Dike, aged 37 years, at Oye Olisa Market, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the state,…
By Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government in collaboration with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as well as the World Bank has announced plans to convene a national…
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Nigeria finish tops at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Abuja
By Mike Rowbottom Nigeria made a triumph of the first World Para Powerlifting World Cup to be held in Africa as they finished the event in their capital of Abuja…
By Hamza Kaura The speaker Zamfara State House of Assembly Hon Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya has assured people with special needs of government’s readiness in carrying them along in all government…
Nigerian Association of the Blind FCT Chapter (NAB FCT) on Thursday, 30th January, 2020 organized a One Day Sensitization Meeting for OPDs and PWDs on Access to Public Infrastructure for…